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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Adora Namigadde | WBEZ

Protesters demanding peace in Gaza block escalators at Ogilvie Transportation Center

Protesters blocked escalators to upper floors at the Ogilvie Transportation Center on Monday. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)

Hundreds of protesters chanting “ceasefire now” blocked escalators to the Israel consulate Monday morning above the Ogilvie Transportation Center. 

The protest did not significantly affect the morning commute. While entrances to the building at 500 W. Madison St. were closed, commuters were able to enter and exit the platforms through the Canal and Clinton street exits, a Metra spokesperson said.

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