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NATO Protesters Accept Parade Route Offer
Organizers planning protests to coincide with the start of the upcoming NATO Summit said Friday they'll accept the city's proposed, alternate route, but only if they put it in writing. Read »
Taxpayers Off the Hook for NATO Summit
NATO Host Committee says it has raised $36.5 million in private donations for the May 20-21 diplomatic summit in Chicago. Read »
Denial of NATO Protest Permit Upheld
Judge Raymond J. Prosser's ruling backs the city's contention that a parade through the Loop would hamper public safety and strain city resources. Read »
Activists to Appeal NATO Protest Ruling
Protest group previously had an identical application approved for May 19 but submitted a modified application after President Obama yanked the G8 summit for the quieter setting of Camp David. That second... Read »
Group Appeals NATO Protest Ruling
Protesters were in court Tuesday to appeal a decision rejecting the group's application to move the date of their previously approved application. Read »
City Buys More Police Face Shields for Summit
The city of Chicago purchased another 8,500 face shields to protect police officers during the NATO summit in May. Read »
First Lady Says South Side to be on NATO Tour
Tour to include a stop at the Gary Comer Youth Center on South Ingleside, two blocks from the apartment where she grew up. Read »
Quinn Headed to Belgium to Promote Illinois
Gov. Pat Quinn will travel Wednesday to Brussels, Belgium, where he's expected to promote Illinois exports, tourism and investment in the state. He also will meet with ambassadors and other officials... Read »
City Denies NATO Protest Permit
The Coalition Against the NATO/G8 War & Poverty Agenda previously had an identical application approved for May 19 but submitted a modified application after President Obama yanked the G8 summit for the quieter... Read »
G8 Departure Hasn't Affected Protesters' Message
Indeed, protesters claim the G8's departure may have invigorated their entire effort. Read »
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