US: Protests against police brutality planned in Chicago on August 15

Event

Black Lives Matter (BLM) demonstrators plan to shut down Chicago's Dan Ryan Expressway to protest against police brutality on Saturday, August 15. According to an organizer, demonstrators will gather at noon (local time) on Saturday to enter the Dan Ryan Expressway using the 47th street ramp and march north. The protesters will then leave the highway using an exit that will be designated by the Illinois State Police. It remains unclear if road closures will take place as a result of the protests.

While the protest is expected to remain peaceful, a heightened security presence and localized travel disruptions should be anticipated.

Advice

Those in Chicago are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate transportation disruptions, avoid all protests or demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.