About 50 protesters gathered outside of Chicago Mayor Daley's office today to protest an eminent domain "land grab." Mayor Daley was a no-show.The peaceful but vociferous protest featured many signs, buttons, stickers and people of all ages. The event was organized by the Lawndale Alliance, an informal group of people who live in North Lawndale. The protesters accused Mayor Daley of "hiding behind his doors."The mayor's office, on the fifth floor of City Hall in Chicago's Loop, remained closed. Security guards quietly watched the protesters, but no trouble was evident.More on the Lawndale eminent domain situation in the coming days. This story is still developing...
by T. Mannis
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