On Saturday, July 7, 2018 Chicago’s Father Michael Pfleger led a march of thousands of Chicago residents to protest police brutality and persistent neighborhood violence. Responding to a question from The Weekly Opine prior to the march, Pfleger said he was “surprised” to have the support of Chicago’s mayor. After tense negotiations involving Pfleger, Illinois State Police, City of Chicago Police, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Governor Bruce Rauner, marchers were permitted to fulfill Pfleger’s stated goal to shut down the Dan Ryan Expressway. Scroll down to view event photos. (All photos credit: The Weekly Opine)

Father Pfleger directs things before the march started.

Yours truly moments after interviewing Fr. Pfleger.

Chicago’s top cop Eddie Johnson (in white shirt) at pre-march press conference.

Marchers just before entering the Dan Ryan Expressway.

Mission accomplished. The Dan Ryan is shut down!

Marchers begin to exit the expressway.