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The Poor People’s Army camps in Humboldt Park ahead of the DNC protest

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The Poor People’s Army camps in Humboldt Park ahead of the DNC protest

CHICAGO (CBS) — A group of activists working on poverty-related issues set up camp in Humboldt Park on Saturday ahead of a planned protest march during the Democratic National Convention to raise awareness of homelessness in the United States. Several members of the Poor People’s Army had walked from Milwaukee to Chicago after the Republican […]

Chicago City Councilor urges DNC protesters to avoid spending the night in Humboldt Park

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Chicago City Councilor urges DNC protesters to avoid spending the night in Humboldt Park

CHICAGO – A Chicago city councilwoman is urging protesters at the Democratic National Convention not to camp overnight in Humboldt Park. 26th District Councilwoman Jessie Fuentes on Saturday released a letter she sent to the Poor People’s Army, a national protest group coming to Chicago. Fuentes is urging the group to reconsider its plans for […]