Chicago protests: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupt traffic into downtown, hold march at DePaul

A pro-Palestinian demonstration set out to block a major roadway on Monday in downtown Chicago.

Palestinian Youth and Allies blocked the Kennedy Expressway Ohio Street exit into the city around 7:30 a.m.

The group said they are doing it during rush hour to "honor one year of anti-colonial Palestinian resistance."

Chopper 7 was over the scene at 8:30 a.m. as traffic was stalled for miles on the eastbound Ohio Street exit.

By 9 a.m., all lanes were back open and protesters were seen walking on Orleans Street alongside Chicago police.