After another day of protests and curfews, suburban communities continue to prepare for additional demonstrations Thursday.
Here are the latest headlines from around the area:
6 p.m.: River Forest Man Charged with Hate Crime After Woman Films Altercation in River Forest Jewel Parking Lot
A man is facing a hate crime charge after a woman says he hurled racist comments at her before an altercation unfolded in a River Forest Jewel-Osco parking lot that was all caught on camera.
Police announced Thursday that Robert Palley, 61, was charged with one count of hate crime and one count of aggravated battery after he allegedly "committed a battery against a female, African-American woman in the parking lot of a Jewel Foods store following a verbal exchange that, according to the victim and witnesses, was racially-motivated."
12 p.m.: Aurora Announces Adjusted Curfew
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Aurora's curfew will now begin at 10 p.m. instead of 8:30 p.m., the city announced Thursday.
The modified curfew will still continue overnight until 6 a.m. and will stay in effect nightly through the morning of June 7, city officials said.
"Residents are asked to remain at home and to only travel for employment during the curfew hours," the city said in an alert to residents. "If necessary, any further decisions will be announced on Sunday."
Access to the city from Interstate 88 will no longer be restricted, officials said, but the following road closures remain in place:
• Entrance into the downtown area is prohibited during the curfew without residential or employment identification.
• Strict travel restrictions are in place at Fox Valley Mall. Residents are asked to avoid the area.
11:45 a.m.: Hate Crime Charges Announced in River Forest Altercation
A man is facing a hate crime charge after a woman says he hurled racist comments at her before an altercation unfolded in a Jewel-Osco parking lot that was all caught on camera.
Police announced Thursday that Robert Palley, 61, was charged with one count of hate crime and one count of aggravated battery after he allegedly "committed a battery against a female, African-American woman in the parking lot of a Jewel Foods store following a verbal exchange that, according to the victim and witnesses, was racially-motivated."
10 a.m.: Peaceful Protest Planned in Arlington Heights
A "socially-distanced peaceful protest" is scheduled to take place in Arlington Heights Thursday near Cronin Park. The march, slated to begin at 1 p.m., is expected to include former Chicago Bears player Henry Melton.
9 a.m.: River Forest Police Investigate Filmed Altercation Woman Said Began With Racial Insult
River Forest police are investigating an incident at a Jewel-Osco Wednesday morning where a woman says a man hurled racist comments at her before an altercation unfolded in the grocery store's parking lot in a scene that was captured on video.
The incident happened around 10 a.m. Wednesday at a store in the 7500 block of West Lake Street.
"A verbal exchange began between two customers, one a male, the other a female, which started inside the store and subsequently escalated in the store parking lot where the altercation became physical," police said in a statement. "The Police Department was on scene moments after receiving the 911 calls and has been actively working on the incident since then. The alleged offender is in police custody."
In a Twitter video, a woman said she was at a Starbucks in the grocery store when a man called her a "black b---" and said "this is why everyone is dying." The exchange was not captured on video but the woman followed the man into the parking lot and started recording before a physical altercation breaks out.
Police said they were reviewing videos posted to social media, cell phone footage of the incident, store video and street cameras as well as interviewing witnesses and the victim. They are also working with the Cook County State's Attorney's office to "properly charge," the department said.
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7 a.m.: 'Nonviolent Protest and March' Planned in Oak Park
A protest and march "calling for an end to racial tension, police reform, economic justice and social justice" involving Chicago's Austin neighborhood and Oak Park residents is set to take place Thursday evening.
The event involves Rep. La Shawn K. Ford and other community leaders.
6 a.m.: Curfews Lift in Some Suburbs
Several suburbs had curfews in place overnight, many of which lifted early Thursday morning.
Police in suburban Hampshire issued a curfew at 7 p.m. Wednesday, according to an official statement on the department’s Facebook page. According to the department, the curfew impacted all non-essential workers, and all other residents were ordered to stay home until 6 a.m. Thursday.
Aurora announced a curfew and travel restrictions for Wednesday as the city monitors "pending demonstrations."
The curfew began at 8:30 p.m. and continued until 6 a.m. Thursday.
