Demonstrators Occupy Michigan Avenue And Ida B. Wells Drive For Silent Protest To Draw Attention To Violence Against Black WomenProtesters linked arms Wednesday night at the end of an hours-long demonstration downtown.
ISP Shuts Down I-290 To Ida B. Wells Drive And Ohio And Ontario Feeder Ramps In ChicagoIt was not immediately clear if the shutdowns were due to the George Floyd protests downtown.
Chicago Protesters Block Streets Downtown In Response To George Floyd's DeathProtesters were still on the streets of downtown Chicago at 10 p.m. Friday night, demanding justice in the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd.
It's Official: Ida B. Wells Drive Is Now A RealityAlso known by her married name, Ida B. Wells-Barnett became an investigative journalist who crusaded against the lynching of black people. She also pushed for women's right to vote. When approved, the 19 Amendment mostly benefited white women.
Congress Parkway To Be Renamed After Ida B. WellsThe vote passed through Chicago City Council to officially rename a section of Congress Parkway after Ida B. Wells.