Politics & Government
3,000 Show For Elmhurst 'No Kings' Rally: Group
The local event was part of a wave of such rallies across the country.
ELMHURST, IL – Nearly 3,000 people attended a "No Kings" rally Saturday in Elmhurst, a part of a wave of anti-Trump demonstrations nationwide, according to a local group.
Progressives for Change in Elmhurst, which coordinates such events locally, said it wanted to rally people against the president's use of the military in cities, his immigration raids and what they see as his attacks on democracy.
The event started at 2:30 p.m., with a large crowd gathering at the City Hall plaza and along York Street. They then marched to Glos Park.
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After several speeches, participants returned to City Hall, where the event lasted until 4:30 p.m.
The whole event was peaceful, according to Progressives for Change.
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Among elected officials attending were DuPage County Board member Yeena Yoo; state Rep. Norma Hernandez of Melrose Park, and Elmhurst Alderman Guido Nardini, who is running for the County Board. All three are Democrats.
The last national No Kings protests were in June. One was held in Elmhurst.
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