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George Floyd Protests In Chicago: The Weekend In Photos

Fires, looting and marches marked a weekend of unrest in Chicago in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Block Club Chicago Staff

10:00 PM CDT on May 31, 2020

Protesters light off fireworks as Chicago Police officers guard Trump Tower in River North on May 30, 2020 as protests occurred downtown Chicago for the second day and night in a row following George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.

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CHICAGO — Demonstrations protesting the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis absorbed Chicago on Saturday and Sunday. Massive peaceful protests throughout Downtown gave way to violence and widespread property destruction, though city officials said protesters were not responsible for causing damage and injuries.

As business owners and neighbors surveyed the aftermath Sunday, city leaders closed off vast portions of the city to prevent access to downtown — shutting down public transit completely — pushing demonstrations as well as devastating property damage into local neighborhoods.

Here’s a look around the city, through photos from the Block Club Chicago team:

A person holds a sign as protesters march on May 30, 2020 as protests occurred downtown Chicago for the second day and night in a row following George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis.

The Spirits Beverage Center at 7400 S. Halsted Street was ransacked.

Protesters march on May 30, 2020, as protests occurred downtown Chicago for the second day and night in a row following George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis.

Esme’ and Danae Lagard hold signs with their father, Derek Wallace, on May 30, 2020, as protests occurred downtown Chicago for the second day and night in a row following George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis earlier this week.

Chicago Police officers guard Trump Tower in River North on May 30, 2020, as protests occurred downtown Chicago for the second day and night in a row following George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis earlier this week.

Gino Laurent of the Roseland neighborhood holds a sign on May 30, 2020, as protests occurred downtown Chicago for the second day and night in a row following George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis.

Businesses in Logan Square hung up “Black Lives Matter” signs May 31, 2020, amid protests over the killing of George Floyd.

The owner of the Metro PCS in Canaryville, which was looted.

A large “BLM” banner was hung just down the street from Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s home in Logan Square amid protests over the killing of George Floyd.

Police guard the home of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Sunday.

Windows broken at a Binny’s at Pulaski and Diversey on Sunday.

A cash register sits outside the looted Foot Locker at 800 N. Kedzie Ave. in Humboldt Park.

Carhartt, 1518 N. Milwaukee Ave., was looted Sunday in Wicker Park.

A foot locker at 3401 W. Diversey Ave. was broken into and stolen from May 31, 2020.

A person is detained as police and protesters clash in Lincoln Park on Sunday evening.

Demonstrators in Hyde Park protest the killing of George Floyd on Sunday, May 31.

Demonstrators at 53rd Street & Lake Shore Drive protest the killing of George Floyd on Sunday, May 31.

The Division Street Blue Line CTA stop was locked Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Wicker Park.

Workers board windows at Stash, a shoe store in Wicker Park, on Sunday, May 31, 2020.

Boarded up storefronts in Wicker Park on Sunday, May 31, 2020.

Workers board up doors outside Little Victories in Wicker Park on Sunday, May 31, 2020.

Protesters in Logan Square on Sunday, May 31, 2020.

Bridges remained raised Downtown Sunday morning.

Gates cover the storefront of Central Camera Co., a 121-year-old camera shop in the Loop, which was destroyed by a fire during widespread demonstrations protesting the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Central Camera Co., a 121-year-old camera shop in the Loop, was destroyed by a fire during widespread demonstrations protesting the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Protesters demonstrate in Lincoln Park on Sunday evening.

Protesters demonstrate in Lincoln Park on Sunday evening.

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