One of many protests planned today is expected to take place at Midway Airport. Demonstrators are looking to make travel a headache this morning, which is the start of the Christmas holiday season.
A second protest is scheduled outside the Cook County Criminal Courthouse around noon. That is where Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke will appear for a hearing. He shot black teen Laquan McDonald 16 times, killing him in October 2014.
Protest organizers say they are looking for the resignations of Mayor Emanuel and Cook County States Attorney Anita Alvarez.