NATO Summit weekend has come and gone from Chicago, and the pervasive police presence kept protest disturbances and incidents to a minimum. There was a lot of talk beforehand about how much the event would impact the lives of Chicagoans, about how much everything would be inconvienced, about all the security threats. However, there were no major incidents, and just a bunch … [Read more...] about White Sox honoring Chicago Police for NATO Summit performance
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NATO Leaders convening at Chicago Bears home field
The world is watching Chicago this weekend, but it's not to see the 19-21 White Sox take on the 15-24 Cubs. Solider Field will host an event with worldwide interest and global implications, but it's not the Bears vs. a rival NFC power for the chance to go to the Super Bowl. On Sunday and Monday, President Barack Obama is home to host the NATO Summit 2012. (Complete with … [Read more...] about NATO Leaders convening at Chicago Bears home field
Chicago to have Shoot to Kill No Fly Zone during NATO Summit
Plans to keep residents and dignitaries 'safe' during the 2012 NATO Summit Chicago include a no-fly zone, with a shoot-to-kill warning for those who break the ban. As CBS 2 reports, the US government is informing small plane pilots that if they enter the no-fly zone during the summit, they might be shot down. This is no joke. It will be enforced for May 19 to May 21. … [Read more...] about Chicago to have Shoot to Kill No Fly Zone during NATO Summit