Protests Erupt in Chicago Following Grand Jury Decision in Eric Garner Case In December 2014, Chicago was one of many cities across the United States that saw protests erupt following the grand jury decision not to indict the police officer involved in the death of Eric Garner. Garner, an African American man, died after being…
Protests Erupt in Chicago Following Release of Laquan McDonald Shooting Video In November 2014, Chicago was rocked by protests following the release of a video showing the shooting of Laquan McDonald by police officer Jason Van Dyke. The video, which had been withheld from the public for over a year, showed Van Dyke shooting McDonald…
Chicago Cubs Make Playoffs for First Time in 6 Years In October 2014, the city of Chicago was buzzing with excitement as the Chicago Cubs made it to the playoffs for the first time in six years. The Cubs had been struggling for years, but with a new manager and a young, talented team, they…
