Serving the Loop and Near North neighborhoods of downtown Chicago

Peaceful NATO protest down Jackson

Sunday, first day of the NATO Summit

May 21, 2012 – Although clashes with police were ahead of them, the mood was lighter on Sunday afternoon as thousands of protestors left Grant Park in the Loop to begin their march south on Michigan Avenue. Their destination was McCormick Place, where NATO delegates are meeting. Monday is the last day of the summit.

(Below) Chicago police await protestors on Jackson Drive on the south side of The Art Institute. (Click on images to view larger versions.)

Photo by Steven Dahlman

(Below) A Chicago police officer on Jackson Drive. Police wore armbands with a bar code printed on it and some officers had earplugs.

Photo by Steven Dahlman

Photo by Steven Dahlman Photo by Steven Dahlman
(Above) Driving ahead of the protestors was a double-decker bus with television camera operators and photographers on top. A man in full costume walks backward on Jackson Drive toward Michigan Avenue.

Photo by Steven Dahlman

(Above) A “Guy Fawkes” mask on the head of a protestor.

Photo by Steven Dahlman

Protestors wave Palestinian flags as they walk west on Jackson Drive.

Photo by Steven Dahlman Photo by Steven Dahlman
(Above) An 18th district Chicago police officer walks beside protestors. A woman carries a sign and a small dog as she marches in protest.

Photo by Steven Dahlman

(Above) Protestors with a variety of signs walk toward Michigan Avenue.

 Photos from Saturday: Showdown at Congress Parkway

Mortgage rates hit 7.28%, tightening squeeze on North Side buyers
Mortgage rates hit 7.28%, tightening squeeze on North Side buyers
Former Royal Sonesta quietly rebrands as Hotel 505 following sale to Canadian developer
Former Royal Sonesta quietly rebrands as Hotel 505 following sale to Canadian developer
Goodbye, 5% mortgages: Rate creep and inventory slump pinch Chicago buyers
Goodbye, 5% mortgages: Rate creep and inventory slump pinch Chicago buyers
Crossing the river: A Chicago fan’s game-day guide to the Chiefs’ new home in KCK
Crossing the river: A Chicago fan’s game-day guide to the Chiefs’ new home in KCK
Cook County homeowners bear brunt of $744M tax hike as commercial values lag
Cook County homeowners bear brunt of $744M tax hike as commercial values lag
Why Cook County’s senior property tax freeze should be automatic—and permanent
Why Cook County’s senior property tax freeze should be automatic—and permanent
Mayor’s ‘PRO’ renter ordinance could backfire with higher rents, landlords warn
Mayor’s ‘PRO’ renter ordinance could backfire with higher rents, landlords warn
Data center redevelopment at 300 West Adams approved
Data center redevelopment at 300 West Adams approved
At CTA stop, Bailey pledges SAFE-T Act repeal and property tax cap
At CTA stop, Bailey pledges SAFE-T Act repeal and property tax cap
Court backs City Hall in Streeterville pot shop ruling
Court backs City Hall in Streeterville pot shop ruling
ChicagoFilming.com Chicago MLS Pro Aqua Condo Homes Marina City Condo Homes West Town Condos Chicago MLS Pro