Nato G8 in Chicago

Mayor Changes Tune About NATO, G8 Reimbursements

Posted 02.24.2012

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With massive protests and tight security planned for the upcoming NATO and G8 summits in Chicago, some area businesses are concerned about the impact ...

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Chicago Police Horses To Wear 'Riot Gear' For NATO/G8 Summits

Posted 05.16.2012

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Days after announcing that Chicago Police would get new riot gear, including 3,000 new face shields, in time for the NATO/G8 summits in May, Mayor Rah...

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Influential Aldermen Aim To Squelch City Council Protests

Posted 02.16.2012

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Four of Chicago's most influential aldermen on Wednesday introduced a resolution that, if approved, could dramatically impact the ability of the publi...

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City Buys Pricey New Cop Shields For NATO/G8

Posted 05.16.2012

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has an early Valentine's Day gift for Chicago police as they continue to prepare for the concurrent NATO and G8 summits tha...

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Adbusters Puts Out Call For 50,000 NATO, G8 Protesters

Posted 05.16.2012

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Adbusters, the activist magazine which was instrumental in spurring on the early stages of the Occupy movement this summer, has put out a call for 50,...

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Rahm's NATO, G8 Proposals Overwhelmingly Approved By Council

Posted 01.19.2012

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The Chicago City Council on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved two ordinances Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced to crack down on protests expected during t...

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Activists Fight New NATO, G8 Protest Rules

Posted 01.14.2012

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A coalition comprising some 20 community and labor groups on Friday issued a public letter addressed to Chicago's City Council which outlined their co...

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