People raise their hands in prayer during a protest outside the police station in Elgin, Ill., Monday against police brutality sparked by the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis.
CHICAGO — The general public will be allowed to enter Chicago’s central business district and its commercial areas Wednesday, several days after roads were closed to limit access after violence erupted in the wake of marches protesting the death of George Floyd, Mayor Lori Lightfoot was announced Tuesday.
The resumption of access to the downtown area comes as the city begins to reopen after weeks of being shutdown as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Officials said exit ramps from nearby expressways that were closed will reopen and Chicago Transit Authority trains and bus service will be restored after being shutdown after weekend violence that saw stores broken into and burned.
Bridges over the Chicago River will be lowered to allow access from the city’s North Side. However, officials say some exits from Lake Shore Drive will remain closed.
As Chicago officials restore access to downtown, authorities in a Chicago suburb where two people were fatally shot in unrest enforced safety precautions imposed Tuesday.
Cicero officials warned residents to “stay home and stay off the streets” and declared a “state of emergency” a day after violence and destruction erupted in the town of about 84,000 west of Chicago.
Police, who responded to 41 calls of gunfire, said most of Monday's chaos stemmed from residents trying to defend businesses. Roughly 60 people were arrested, mostly for burglary and weapons violations. Two people died in separate shootings around 6 p.m. related to the violent clashes: a 27-year-old Cicero man and 29-year-old Chicago man.
“We stand with everyone who is outraged by the death of George Floyd," said Police Superintendent Jerry Chlada. “Unfortunately, some people were not protesting peacefully and took advantage of the situation.”’
Floyd, a black man, died after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed Floyd’s neck with his knee as the man pleaded he couldn’t breathe. Protests over his death and wider issues of race and police brutality have been followed by chaos for days, particularly around Chicago.
Meanwhile, federal charges were filed against a Chicago man caught on camera wearing a Joker mask setting fire to a police vehicle late Saturday.
Timothy O’Donnell is charged with arson. In a criminal complaint filed Tuesday, photos show O’Donnell, 31, holding a lit object and putting it in the gas tank of Chicago Police Department SUV. Authorities say that although he was wearing the mask, he was identified through a ``PRETTY” tattoo seen on the person’s neck. A family member directed authorities to O’Donnell, who was arrested Monday at his apartment.
The charge against O’Donnell follows charges filed Monday in Minnesota against Matthew Lee Rupert of Galesburg. Rupert is accused of traveling to Minneapolis, and then Chicago, to loot and riot. Rupert was arrested in Chicago and will be sent in federal custody back to Minnesota.
Access to downtown Chicago remained tightly controlled with road closures and limited public transportation.
Merrillville protest
Tensions start flaring as tactical units start facing off with protesters on Sunday at Southlake Mall in Hobart. Mayor Brian Snedecor, center, tried to communicate with organizers to calm them down.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
Protesters help each other after one was tear gassed on Saturday in Hammond.
Lake Central peaceful protest
Supports of a student-organized peaceful protest outside of Lake Central High School hold up signs Tuesday afternoon on the school property along U.S. 41 in St. John.
Lake Central peaceful protest
Mateo Cedano, a graduating senior at Lake Central High, encourage protesters Tuesday afternoon outside of the school in St. John.
Lake Central peaceful protest
Students, educators and residents in the Lake Central School Corp. take a knee in honor of George Floyd in a peaceful protest Tuesday outside Lake Central High School.
Lake Central peaceful protest
Marc-Henry Derogene, a graduating senior at Lake Central, leads peaceful protesters in a Tuesday student-organized rally outside Lake Central High School. Derogene crossed out the words "Great Again" on his red hat, replacing them with the word "Equal."
Valparaiso protest
Protesters participate in a "die-in" Friday on the courthouse lawn in downtown Valparaiso to protest police brutality and racial prejudice.
Valparaiso protest
Madelin Snider, of Valparaiso, helped organize a protest on the courthouse lawn in downtown Valparaiso Friday night to raise awareness of police brutality and racial prejudice.
Valparaiso protest
Sophia Sim, left, and Ayna Virk, both of Chesterton, participate in a protest against police brutality Friday in Valparaiso. Both said they have experienced racial slurs.
Valparaiso protest
Protesters participate in a "die-in" Friday on the courthouse lawn in downtown Valparaiso to protest police brutality and racial prejudice.
Valparaiso protest
About 250 protesters participate in a "die-in" Friday on the courthouse lawn in downtown Valparaiso to protest police brutality and racial prejudice.
Lake Station Black Lives Matter protest
Anthony Horn gives an emotional speech at the Lake Station protest Sunday.
Lake Station Black Lives Matter protest
Protest organizer DeDjreanna Thames speaks Sunday at the Lake Station City Hall.
Baptist Ministers Conference of Gary and Vicinity protest
Baptist Ministers Conference of Gary and Vicinity ministers read actions they want from the Indiana legislature.
Lake Station Black Lives Matter protest
Protest organizers DeDjreanna Thames, left, and Anthony Horn speak at the Lake Station rally on Sunday.
Baptist Ministers Conference of Gary and Vicinity protest
Retired Valparaiso University professor Loujeanne Walton, of Gary, shows her support during Sunday's protest on the steps of Gary City Hall.
Lake Station Black Lives Matter protest
Breanna Poats talks with Lake Station Police Assistant Chief Brian Williams before the start of the rally Sunday. Poats had just graduated from Lake Station Edison High School the same day.
Lake Station Black Lives Matter protest
Anthony Horn gives an emotional speech at the Lake Station protest on Sunday.
Baptist Ministers Conference of Gary and Vicinity protest
Alexander Israel, 5, of Gary, wears a "My Life Matters" T-shirt as he holds a "Let Me Breathe" sign on Sunday at the Baptist Ministers Conference of Gary and Vicinity protest in Gary.
Lake Station Black Lives Matter protest
Rev. Charles Strietelmeier offers a prayer at the Lake Station protest.
Baptist Ministers Conference of Gary and Vicinity protest
Darran Denman, of Gary, performs "A Change is Gonna Come" on Sunday at the Baptist Ministers Conference of Gary and Vicinity protest.
Baptist Ministers Conference of Gary and Vicinity protest
In the shadow of a statue of the late Gary Mayor Richard G. Hatcher, Baptist Ministers Conference of Gary and Vicinity ministers read demands addressed to the Indiana legislature.
Griffith rally
Protesters chant, “Hands up, don’t Shoot!” Sunday as they march around Griffith’s Central Park during a Black Lives Matter and police brutality protest.
Griffith rally
Portesters march around Griffith’s Central Park Sunday during a Black Lives Matter and police brutality protest.
Griffith rally
Protesters lie on their stomachs, some with hands behind their backs for 8 minute, forty-six secondsduring Black Lives Matter and police brutality protest Sunday in Griffith's Central Park.
Griffith rally
Griffith police Pete Ghrist walks with Protesters around Griffith’s Central Park Sunday during a Black Lives Matter and police brutality protest.
Griffith rally
Protesters march around Central Park in Griffith on Sunday during a rally against injustice.
Griffith rally
Protesters lie on their stomachs, some with hands behind their backs, for 8 minute, 46 seconds during a protest against injustice on Sunday in Griffith's Central Park.
Griffith rally
Griffith Police Chief Greg Mance, left, walks with protesters on Sunday at Central Park during a rally against injustice.
Griffith protest cell snap John Luke
Organizers gather on Sunday morning in Griffith's Central Park for a rally against injustice.
Valparaiso Black Lives Matter protest
Protesters gather on the south side of the Porter County Courthouse Saturday morning in Valparaiso. Protesters gathered to hear speakers and then marched from the courthouse to the Valparaiso Police Department.
Valparaiso Black Lives Matter protest
Steven Saylor of Valparaiso stands as protesters gathered on the south side of the Porter County Courthouse Saturday morning in Valparaiso.
Valparaiso Black Lives Matter protest
Ruth Hartz, left, and Beth Corrigan, both of Portage stand as protesters gathered on the South side of the Porter County Courthouse on Saturday morning in Valparaiso. Protesters gathered to hear speakers and then marched from the courthouse to the Valparaiso Police Department.
Valparaiso Black Lives Matter protest
Elizabeth Gingerich of Valparaiso stands with her sign as protesters gather on the south side of the Porter County Court House Saturday morning in Valparaiso. Protesters gathered to hear speakers and then marched from the court house to the Valparaiso Police Department.
NWI residents gather in Crown Point in remembrance of Breonna Taylor
Demonstrators hold signs and put their fists up as cars pass by in Crown Point on Friday. The group gathered in honor of Breonna Taylor's birthday. Taylor was an African American emergency room technician slain March 13 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Munster Black Lives Matter rally
Protesters line up along Columbia Avenue on Friday outside Munster High School.
Munster Black Lives Matter rally
"Black Power" earrings are sported by one organizer on Friday during a Black Lives Matter protest on Friday outside Munster High School.
Munster Black Lives Matter rally
Black Lives Matter protesters take a knee in honor of George Floyd on Friday outside Munster High School.
Munster Black Lives Matter rally
Organizers gathered outside Munster High School on Friday to participate in a Black Lives Matter protest.
Munster Black Lives Matter rally
A sign featuring the resemblance of George Floyd, a black man that died while in police custody in Minneapolis, is one of many in a Black Lives Matter protest on Friday outside Munster High School.
Munster Black Lives Matter rally
Robert Dickman-Lopez, left, of Munster, holds his son, Ethan, as he participates in a Black Lives Matter protest Friday outside Munster High School.
Munster Black Lives Matter rally
Customs masks were sported all around by protesters on Friday outside Munster High School.
Munster Black Lives Matter rally
The Munster Street Department provided yellow blockades to keep protesters organized near the sidewalk south of Munster High School on Friday.
Munster Black Lives Matter rally
A Black Lives Matter-themed mortar board is sported during a protest on Friday outside Munster High School.
Munster Black Lives Matter rally
Organizers lead chants from across Columbia Avenue for fellow protesters on Friday outside Munster High school.
Munster Black Lives Matter rally
Black Lives Matter protesters congregated outside the southern end of Munster High School on Friday.
Munster Black Lives Matter rally
Protesters rally and chant together on Friday outside Munster High School.
Methodist employees stage peaceful protest in solidarity with national George Floyd demonstrations
Dr. Michael McGee and Dr. Reuben Rutland, founders of P.O.P. on Youth Violence, take a knee during a peaceful protest Friday with Methodist Hospitals faculty and staff.
Methodist employees stage peaceful protest in solidarity with national George Floyd demonstrations
P.O.P. on Youth Violence and Methodist Hospitals stage a peaceful protest Friday to draw attention to the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd on May 25.
Methodist employees stage peaceful protest in solidarity with national George Floyd demonstrations
Methodist Hospitals employees pose during a peaceful protest Friday afternoon joining in the growing #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives movement.
Methodist employees stage peaceful protest in solidarity with national George Floyd demonstrations
Dr. Janet Seabrook and Dr. Deborah McCullough share the message "Not one more life, one more day," at a #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives demonstration Friday.
Hundreds turn out for Black Lives Matter protest in LaPorte
Jordan Olsen, of LaPorte, speaks into a megaphone Friday during a demonstration against police brutality Friday in LaPorte.
Hundreds turn out for Black Lives Matter protest in LaPorte
Black Lives Matter protester Jordan Olsen, 22, of LaPorte, tries to make his point known to supporters of President Donald Trump during a Friday demonstration in downtown LaPorte.
Hundreds turn out for Black Lives Matter protest in LaPorte
Protesters carry signs during a two-hour demonstration Friday in LaPorte over the May 25 death of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis.
Hundreds turn out for Black Lives Matter protest in LaPorte
Hundreds of people walk along U.S. 35 overpass Friday in LaPorte during a peaceful protest of the May 25 police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Gary Black Lives Matter protest
A couple hundred protesters march along Fifth Avenue from Gary City Hall to the police station Friday morning to protest against police brutality and racism.
Gary Black Lives Matter protest
Gary Mayor Jerome Prince, center, attends the Black Lives Matter protest Friday morning.
Gary Black Lives Matter protest
A couple hundred people march along Fifth Avenue from Gary City Hall to the police station Friday morning to protest against police brutality and racism.
Gary Black Lives Matter protest
People gather Friday morning at Gary City Hall to hear speakers and protest against police brutality and racism in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis last week.
Gary Black Lives Matter protest
People gather at Gary police station after marching from City Hall on Friday morning to protest against police brutality and racism.
Gary Black Lives Matter protest
Shaun King, of Gary, joins protesters Friday at Gary polce Station.
Gary Black Lives Matter protest
Protesters gather at Gary Police station Friday morning after marching from City Hall to protest against police brutality and racism in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis last week.
Gary Black Lives Matter protest
Indiana State Police watch protesters begin a march from Gary City Hall to Gary police station Friday.
Gary Black Lives Matter protest
A couple of men raise their fists in support of demonstrators Friday morning as they walk along Fifth Avenue to protest against police brutality and racism.
Gary Black Lives Matter protest
A couple hundred people gather at Gary City Hall on Friday morning to protest against police brutality and racism in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis last week.
Gary Black Lives Matter protest
Pastor John Jackson, of Trinity United Chuch of Christ, speaks to a crowd of 200 or more Friday at Gary City Hall during a protest against police brutality and racism in the wake of the death of George Floyd. The demonstration featured local speakers and then a march west on Fifth Avenue from City Hall to the Gary police station.
Gary Black Lives Matter protest
Demonstrators march west on Fifth Avenue on Friday morning to the Gary police staton during a protest against police brutality and racism.
Gary protest
Protesters congregate Friday outside Gary City Hall.
St. John protest
Johnny Boersma, left, of Merrillville, talks with Curtis Gills, 18, of Schererville, and other protesters during a peaceful rally for racial justice and equality Thursday outside the St. John Public Safety Facility along 93rd Avenue. Boersma co-organized a group of citizens there to defend the protesters and prevent any violence.
St. John protest
Ed Conn, left, of St. John, talks with Curtis Gills, 18, of Schererville, and other protesters during a peaceful rally for racial justice and equality on Thursday outside the St. John Public Safety Facility along 93rd Avenue. Conn was part of a group of citizens defending the protesters.
St. John protest
More than 100 people participated in a peaceful rally for racial justice and equality Thursday outside the St. John Public Safety Facility along 93rd Avenue.
Lowell George Floyd protest march
Members of the Invaders and Avenged Indiana motorcycle clubs approach the pavilion at Freedom Park in Lowell on Thursday before the marchers head out.
Lowell George Floyd protest march
A sign from the George Floyd demonstration at Liberty Park in Lowell.
Lowell George Floyd protest march
At Liberty Park, organizer Cedric Caschetta speaks to the marchers.
Lowell George Floyd protest march
At Liberty Park, organizer Cedric Caschetta speaks to the marchers.
St. John protest
Brandy Sacino, of Griffith, holds a sign while participating in the racial equality rally Thursday outside the St. John Public Safety Facility along 93rd Avenue. More than 100 people took part in the peaceful rally.
Lowell George Floyd protest march
Chi-Town Large Cars members, from left, Kris Santoianni, John Rogers and Brian Bucenell attend Thursday's rally in Lowell with their AR-15 rifles.
Lowell George Floyd protest march
Protest organizer Cedric Cashetta gets a hug from Lowell Police Sgt. Bob Hornickel, a longtime family friend.
Lowell George Floyd protest march
A family watches and takes photos on Thursday as demonstrators march past their home en route to Liberty Park.
Lowell George Floyd protest march
Organizers Keyra Horst-Moore, left, and Cedric Cashetta speak to the Lowell George Floyd protest marchers before heading out on Thursday.
Lowell George Floyd protest march
With a police escort, demonstrators march down Cline Avenue on Thursday en route to Liberty Park in Lowell.
Lowell George Floyd protest march
Lowell resident Anya Goeders speaks to marchers at Liberty Park on Thuesday.
Lowell George Floyd protest march
Demonstrators march down Main Street on Thursday en route to Liberty Park in Lowell.
Lowell George Floyd protest march
Organizer Cedric Cashetta greets Will Farrellbegg, a longtime family friend, on Thursday.
St. John protest
Meghan and John Hoyt, of St. John, participate in the racial equality rally Thursday outside the St. John Public Safety Facility along 93rd Avenue. More than 100 people took part in the peaceful rally.
Protesters gather outside Munster Police Department
Protesters hold signs saying "Time for change" and "No justice, no peace" during a gathering Wednesday outside the Munster Police Department.
Tuesday BLM protest
A handful of protesters were rallying together Tuesday at the intersection of Calumet Avenue and 175th Street.
Tuesday BLM protest
Police brutality protesters hoist signs at the corner of Calumet Avenue and 175th Street on Tuesday.
WATCH NOW: Crown Point officials address armed bystanders amid peaceful gathering
Twenty-one bystanders stand along the Erie-Lackawanna Trail on Monday, watching as protesters walk back from the Lake County Government Center.
Valpo protest
Members of the Consistent Life Network demonstrate Tuesday outside the courthouse in downtown Valparaiso.
Portage George Floyd protest
Demonstrators take a knee at the corner of Central Avenue and Willowcreek Road on Monday.
Portage George Floyd protest
A demonstrator hugs a Portage police officer on Monday.
Portage George Floyd protest
A man carrying a Trump flag attempts to distract marchers during a protest in Portage on Monday.
Portage George Floyd protest
Demonstrators march down Central Avenue in Portage during a George Floyd rally in Portage on Monday.
Portage George Floyd protest
On their knees, demonstrators observe several minutes of silence during a rally in Portage on Monday.
Portage George Floyd protest
A man carrying a Trump flag attempts to engage marchers during a protest in Portage on Monday.
Portage George Floyd protest
Dejuan Allen, of Portage, displays a sign during a Monday rally in Portage.
Portage George Floyd protest
Organizer Dedjreanna Thames, of Portage, speaks passionately to the crowd gathered in Portage on Monday to speak out against police violence.
Portage George Floyd protest
William Jackson, of Portage, gives an impassioned speech at the Portage rally on Monday.
Portage George Floyd protest
Organizer Jeremiah Sims implores marchers to ignore a man carrying a Trump flag during a Portage rally on Monday.
Portage George Floyd protest
Kayla Clark, of Portage, displays a hand-painted sign during Monday's rally in Portage.
Portage George Floyd protest
Organizer Jeremiah Sims speaks to the crowd gathered in Portage on Monday to speak out against the death of George Floyd in police custody.
Portage George Floyd protest
On their knees, demonstrators observe several minutes of silence during a Portage rally on Monday.
Crown Point protest
Crown Point Pastor David Hamstra leads a group of demonstrators in prayer Monday afternoon near the Old Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point.
Crown Point protest
Pastor Cedric Howard, who lives in Crown Point and leads the Goodwill Church in East Chicago, leads a group of protesters in prayer earlier this month in the parking lot of the Lake County Government Center. He also led prayers at a similar rally and protest in the parking lot of Southlake Mall in Hobart.
Crown Point protest
A protester prays over the picture of George Floyd, a Minneapolis man who died at the hands of police on May 25. The woman was among a group rallying against racism and injustice Monday afternoon in Crown Point.
Crown Point protest
A group of protesters gather on the Main Street side of the Old Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point Monday.
Portage Protest
About 200 people gathered in Portage on Monday afternoon for a protest rally in support of justice for George Floyd, the Minnesota man who died in police custody last week.
Crown Point protest
A group of about 40 protesters lay face down on the pavement outside of the Old Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point Monday. They were demonstrating against the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd, who died last month after a police officer pressed his knee into the back of Floyd's neck while Floyd was restrained face down on the ground.
Crown Point protest
A group of protesters lay face down on the pavement outside of the Old Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point Monday. They were demonstrating against the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd, who died last week after a police officer pressed his knee into the back of Floyd's neck while Floyd was restrained face down on the ground.
Crown Point protest
A group of protesters lay face down on the pavement outside of the Old Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point Monday. They were demonstrating against the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd, who died last week after a police officer pressed his knee into the back of Floyd's neck while Floyd was restrained face down on the ground.
Crown Point protest
Chase Jackson, of Merrillville, led protesters in chants and prayers outside the Old Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point on Monday afternoon.
Crown Point protest
Protesters hold signs Monday outside the Old Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point.
Crown Point protest
A protester raises her fist in the air Monday outside of the Old Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point while rallying against the police actions that led to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Purdue Northwest students stage a protest
Dwayne Hunter II addresses a group of Purdue Northwest students near the school's campus Monday.
Purdue Northwest students stage a protest
A group of Purdue Northwest students gathered Monday at the southwest corner of the campus to protest police brutality and other issues.
Purdue Northwest students stage a protest
A group of Purdue Northwest students gathered Monday at the southwest corner of the campus to protest police brutality and other matters.
Peaceful rally in Gary
Ivan Ursery II, of Gary, felt it was important for his sons Ivan Ursery III, 6, and Myles Ursery, 1, to be at the peaceful protest in Gary on Monday.
Southlake Mall area protest
Tear gas canisters are deployed around U.S. 30 near Mississippi.
Southlake Mall area protest
K-9 units are brought in for crowd control.
Southlake Mall area protest
After a long standoff at U.S. 30 and Mall Entrance B, the crowd of demonstrators start walking west towards Mississippi St.
Southlake Mall area protest
Tear gas canisters are deployed around U.S. 30 near Mississippi.
Southlake Mall area protest
Tear gas canisters are deployed around U.S. 30 near Mississippi.
Southlake Mall area protest
Tear gas is deployed at the McDonald's restaurant across from Southlake Mall.
Protest in solidarity with Minneapolis
Protesters march south on Michigan Blvd. near the Michigan City police station to show solidarity with Minneapolis, MN in the death of George Floyd.
Protest in solidarity with Minneapolis
Michigan City police stop traffic in the southbound lanes of Michigan Boulevard while protesters march on Sunday to seek justice for George Floyd, a black man who died last week in police custody.
Protest in solidarity with Minneapolis
Motorists raise their hands in support of protesters marching along Michigan Blvd. Sunday in Michigan City to show solidarity with Minneapolis, MN in the death of George Floyd.
Protest in solidarity with Minneapolis
Protesters gather Sunday near the police station in Michigan City to show solidarity with Minneapolis, MN in the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed last week by Minneapolis police.
Merrillville protest
Shebba Greer, of Schererville, strums her guitar as organizers protest in solidarity with Minneapolis at Southlake Mall in Hobart.
Protest in solidarity with Minneapolis
Protesters gather on Sunday near the police station in Michigan City to show solidarity with those seeking justice for George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody last week.
Protest in solidarity with Minneapolis
Protesters gather walk along Cleveland Avenue toward Michigan Boulevard near the police station in Michigan City on Sunday. They were seeking justice for George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody last week.
Protest in solidarity with Minneapolis
Protesters gather Sunday near the police station in Michigan City to show solidarity with Minneapolis, MN in the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed last week by Minneapolis police.
Protest in solidarity with Minneapolis
Protesters gather Sunday near the police station in Michigan City to show solidarity with Minneapolis in the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed last week by Minneapolis police.
Merrillville protest
Police K-9 units were brought out to help block protesters as they marched on U.S. 30 on Sunday.
Merrillville protest
After tactical units showed up outside JC Penney at the Southlake Mall, protesters turned around and started chanting "Hands up, don't shoot!"
Merrillville protest
Police K-9 units were brought out to help block protesters as they marched on U.S. 30 on Sunday.
Merrillville protest
After spotting police officers staking out on the Southlake Mall rooftop, protesters turned around, raised their hands, and started chanting "Hands up, don't shoot!"
Merrillville protest
Tensions start flaring up outside JC Penney after protesters saw tactical units begin organizing. Hobart Mayor Brian Snedecor, center, tried to calm down organizers.
Merrillville protest
A lone organizer speaks with police tactical units clad in riot gear on Sunday outside JC Penney at the Southlake Mall in Hobart.
Merrillville protest
Protesters chant as they face off with tactical units outside JC Penney on Sunday in Hobart.
Merrillville protest
Protesters lead chants outside an entrance at Southlake Mall on Sunday in Hobart.
Merrillville protest
Organizers protest outside the Southlake Mall in Hobart.
Merrillville protest
A motorist honks their horn to support organizers outside Southlake Mall on Sunday in Hobart.
Merrillville protest
Protesters faced off with police on U.S. 30 after they started blocking traffic on Sunday.
Merrillville protest
Organizers protest in solidarity with Minneapolis outside JC Penney on Sunday at Southlake Mall in Hobart.
Merrillville protest
Protesters faced off with tactical units outside JC Penney on Sunday at Southlake Mall in Hobart.
Merrillville protest
Tactical units start filing up by Olive Garden as protesters block traffic on U.S. 30 on Sunday by the Southlake Mall in Hobart.
Merrillville protest
Sheriff Oscar Martinez provides an update to news media on how police are handling protesters that had blocked traffic on U.S. 30 on Sunday at the Southlake Mall in Hobart.
Michigan City protest
Hundreds rally for justice in Michigan City after George Floyd died in police custody last week in Minneapolis, Minn.
Standoff on U.S. 30
Demonstrators hold hands as they confront police on U.S. 30.
Standoff on U.S. 30
Police block westbound U.S. 30 as demonstrators congregate there.
Standoff on U.S. 30
Demonstrators stand toe to toe with police.
Merrillville Target
A couple dozen law enforcement officers pulled up outside to line the front of the Target entrance in Merrillville. Officers went car to car telling individuals the parking lot was closed and to leave. One officer said Target asked them to come out and assist.
Merrillville protest
Police tactical teams move into place during a rally seeking justice for George Floyd at Southlake Mall on Sunday.
Merrillville protest
A protester reacts to police presence during a rally seeking justice for George Floyd at Southlake Mall on Sunday.
Merrillville protest
A protester confronts police officers during a rally seeking justice for George Floyd at Southlake Mall on Sunday.
Merrillville protest
A protester makes a point during a rally seeking justice for George Floyd at Southlake Mall on Sunday.
Merrillville protest
A protestor displays a sign during a rally calling for justice for George Floyd at Southlake Mall on Sunday.
Merrillville protest
A protester addresses a rally calling for justice for George Floyd at Southlake Mall on Sunday.
Merrillville protest
Protesters rallied at Southlake Mall on Sunday.
Merrillville protest
Protesters gather on Sunday at Southlake Mall in Merrillville.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
Protesters march east on 169th Street on Saturday in Hammond.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
A protester receives a dash of milk after being tear gassed on Saturday in Hammond.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
Chants ring out as protesters march north on Calumet Avenue on Saturday in Hammond.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
A lone unfazed protester stands in front of a line of police clad in riot gear while others start backing up west on 171st Street on Saturday in Hammond.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
A protester cries as she receives a dose of milk over her face after being tear gassed on Saturday in Hammond during a protest.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
Protesters start backing up west on 171st Street as police clad in riot gear start pushing them back on Saturday in Hammond.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., center right, speaks with protesters on Saturday in Hammond as police start pushing them west on 171st Street.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
Protesters march in solidarity with Minneapolis and the killing of George Floyd on Saturday as they head north on Calumet Avenue in Hammond.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
A group of protesters ride atop a car hood in as they join others marching north on Calumet Avenue on Saturday in Hammond.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
Protesters take to Madison Avenue following a standoff with police at 171st Street and Calumet Avenue on Saturday in Hammond.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
A motorist steps out to record on her cellphone as protesters march north on Calumet Avenue on Saturday in Hammond.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
A protester is assisted away from the crowd on Saturday in Hammond.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
A group of protesters ride inside and on top of an SUV on Sohl Avenue on Saturday in Hammond.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
Protesters record moments on their cellphones as they start backing up west on 171st Street on Saturday in Hammond.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
A protester is assisted by others after being tear gassed on Saturday in Hammond.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
Police clad in riot gear hold the line against protesters at Calumet Avenue and 17st Street on Saturday in Hammond.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
A protester struggles after she was tear gassed on Saturday in Hammond.
Hammond protests in solidarity with Minneapolis
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., center left, speaks with protesters on Saturday in Hammond as police start pushing them west on 171st Street.
Police block protesters in Hammond
State, county and Hammond police have a standoff at the corner of 171st Street and Calumet Avenue.
Police block protesters in Hammond
Calumet Avenue is closed between 169th Street to the north and 173rd Street to the south.
Police block protesters in Hammond
Demonstrators and police have a standoff at the corner of 171st Street and Calumet Avenue.