Thousands of people gathered downtown on Sat., Oct. 18 and in the surrounding suburbs for the “No Kings” day of action. The main rally began at noon at Butler Field in Grant Park, where a program preceded a march through the Loop.

Organizers described the event as a peaceful public demonstration focused on democratic values and accountability. Some local participants prepared signs bearing phrases such as “Democracy dies in silence” and voiced concerns around immigration enforcement and civic participation according to ABC7 Chicago .

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