Much anticipation is swirling around the upcoming G8 and NATO summits as city officials, law enforcement and protesters have already begun gearing up for the events planned for May. Yesterday, Occupy Rogers Park and Occupy the South Side issued a citywide call to action against Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposed ordinance imposing harsher fines and rules for protests and demonstrations. The call to action is set to last until January 18, when the plan is expected to go up for city council vote.
The two Occupy groups also sent a letter to Chicago aldermen voicing concerns about the proposal they are calling the "Sit Down and Shut Up Ordinance." Meanwhile, law enforcement appears to be preparing for a battle.
Much anticipation is swirling around the upcoming G8 and NATO summits as city officials, law enforcement and protesters have already begun gearing up for the events planned for May. Yesterday, Occupy Rogers Park and Occupy the South Side issued a citywide call to action against Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposed ordinance imposing harsher fines and rules for protests and demonstrations. The call to action is set to last until January 18, when the plan is expected to go up for city council vote. 