Chicago Aldermen urge protest group to avoid overnight camping in Humboldt Park during DNC, citing safety concerns and strain on resources.
Alderman Maria Hadden and Alderwoman Jessie Fuentes of Chicago have urged protesters, including the Poor People's Army, to refrain from overnight camping in Humboldt Park during the Democratic National Convention. The activists plan to set up a tent encampment, but city leaders have cited safety concerns and the potential strain on community resources. The group aims to unite the poor and address the criminalization of homelessness, with plans to march from the park to the United Center on the DNC's opening day.
August 17, 2024
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