Ferguson protesters arrested in Chicago

ByRob Elgas WLS logo
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Ferguson protesters arrested in Chicago
Ferguson protesters arrested in ChicagoAt least two protesters were arrested in Chicago Tuesday night as they marched in solidarity with the people of Ferguson, Mo.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least two protesters were arrested in Chicago as they marched in solidarity with the people of Ferguson, Mo.

The march began near the Chicago Police Dept. headquarters at 35th and Michigan Tuesday night. Police walked alongside the protesters, keeping them on the sidewalk as they marched.

Police arrested two protesters who ignored their orders to stay off the street just before 9 p.m.

Several dozen protesters then marched to Area Central headquarters at 51st and Wentworth, where the two protesters were detained.

Both protesters were released before 11 p.m.

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