Pro-Palestinian protest closes parts of inner DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Gold Coast

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A large group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked traffic on Chicago's North Side on Sunday afternoon.

Hundreds of demonstrators holding Palestinian flags could be seen near Goethe Street and North State Parkway, in the Gold Coast neighborhood, and the surrounding area around 1:30 p.m.

The group had moved onto inner North DuSable Lake Shore Drive at Division Street by 2:30 p.m.

Chicago police officers could be seen standing by as the demonstrators marched through the streets.

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