Politics
Sights and Sounds From the ‘No Kings’ Protests Across the Chicago Area
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered at multiple protest sights across Chicago and the suburbs Saturday in protest of the Trump administration.
They join the national “No Kings” movement, which organizers said has planned protests in nearly 2,000 locations across the country.
The 50501 Movement orchestrating the protests says it picked the “No Kings” name to support democracy and speak out against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.
After the march reached its end, some protesters made their way back to Daley Plaza where the rally began. Chicago police officers formed a line to stop the group from marching again. As of 4:40 p.m. the standoff between the group of protesters and officers continued. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)
The last of the protesters make their way under the “L” stop at LaSalle Street with police escorting from behind after 3 p.m. in downtown Chicago. (Emily Soto / WTTW News)
Protesters walk through downtown Chicago Saturday afternoon. (Abena Bediako and Emily Soto / WTTW News)
Marchers make their way past Trump Tower in downtown Chicago. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)
A blocks-long march makes its way through downtown Chicago as part of the “No Kings” nationwide protest. (Abena Bediako / WTTW News)
Chicago’s staple “bucket boys” keep the rhythm for protesters chanting “Dump Trump” on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Abena Bediako / WTTW News)
Laura Ortiz, 50, and Benito Almanza, 48, of Lakeview, at the “No Kings” rally in Daley Plaza on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Nicole Cardos / WTTW News)
Protesters at Daley Plaza take a break to take a swing at a Donald Trump piñata on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)
Protesters fill Daley Plaza and surrounding blocks in downtown Chicago. (Abena Bediako / WTTW News)
Thousands of protesters gather in Daley Plaza for a “No Kings” protest on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Abena Bediako / WTTW News)
Protesters gather in downtown Chicago as part of the “No Kings” movement on June 14, 2025. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)
Marchers make their way through north suburban Highland Park as towns across the Chicago area participate in the “No Kings” protests. (Jay Smith / WTTW News)
Downtown Evanston was full of protesters carrying signs decrying the Trump administration and its policies. (Marc Shaykin / WTTW News)
Laura Ortiz, 50, Lakeview: “I’m an immigrant. I didn’t become an U.S. citizen until I was 20. People say ‘do it the right way’ it’s not that easy. It’s expensive and it takes a lot of time. And a lot of immigrants are making minimum wage so how are they supposed to afford it?” pic.twitter.com/xdcuxqKcBE
— WTTW - Chicago PBS (@wttw) June 14, 2025
