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The Chicago Teachers Union will be joining the "No Kings" march in downtown Chicago on Saturday, June 14, according to the union's website. The march is scheduled for the same day a massive military parade is set to take to the streets of Washington in an elaborate showcase of troops, tanks, weapons and aircraft.
Chicago is an anchor city for the "No Kings" protests Saturday, and city officials said they are prepared for the crowds expected.
At least 1,500 "No Kings" protests nationwide were being held Saturday, the same day as President Donald Trump's large-scale military parade in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the U.S. Army and his 79th birthday.
A huge and peaceful crowed turned out for the "No Kings" rally, shutting down much of the Loop as part of a nationwide protest movement to denounce the Trump administration.
At least 700 people lined the Indianapolis Boulevard and Ridge Road intersection in what had to be the largest protest that area has seen in years. Highland Police, while present, were able to
Protests are planned in hundreds of communities across the country on Saturday, June 14.Called "No Kings Day," the rallies are being held to oppose what organizers see as Trump's power grab and focus on participants' patriotism and support for the U.S. Constitution. American flags are expected to be front and center.
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Nationwide 'No Kings' rallies aim to 'reject authoritarianism.' Here are Illinois times, spotsA network of "No Kings" protests are scheduled for June 14 in Illinois. Find out when and where your nearest demonstration is.
as thousands of people attend a "No Kings" rally in the Loop on June 14, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) The downtown protest comes after a week of tension in Chicago, where city streets have filled in recent days in response to the Trump ...