But for many Chicagoans, the gathering had a cathartic, festive feel, with a brass band playing, children dancing and many in the crowd chanting in praise of their city. Chicago!”)Ian Wallace, a 38-year-old stay-at-home parent from the Old Town neighborhood whose children attend public elementary school, said he was drawn to the protest to stand against Mr. Trump, his policies and his frequent attacks on Chicago. “We wanted to show our disappointment with him,” Mr. Wallace said beside three of his children . “There’s a lot of negative things you hear about Chicago, and it’s almost always from someone who doesn’t live here. Speaking to the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Mr. Trump questioned Mr. Johnson’s values and said he protected illegal immigrants in a violent city.

Source: International New York Times October 28, 2019 21:56 UTC