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Protests and Protesting

Hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents attend 'No Kings' rallies. See pictures

Portrait of Hannah Hudnall Hannah Hudnall
Peoria Journal Star
Oct. 20, 2025, 9:35 a.m. ET

Millions of people marched through the streets on Saturday as part of the nationwide "No Kings" rallies, including an estimated 250,000 in Chicago, according to ABC7 News.

The rallies featured witty signs, inflatable costumes and strong political rhetoric, with participants ranging from children to senior citizens.

Here's a look at some of the protests in Illinois.

Arlington Heights No Kings rally

Aurora No Kings rally

Beverly No Kings rally

Bloomington No Kings rally

Carbondale No Kings rally

Chicago No Kings rallies

Elmhurst No Kings rally

Geneva No Kings rally

LaGrange No Kings rally

Naperville No Kings rally

Oak Park No Kings rally

O'Fallon No Kings rally

Palatine No Kings rally

Peoria No Kings rally

Springfield No Kings rally

Rockford No Kings rally

Urbana No Kings rally

Sarah D. Wire and Jeanine Santucci contributed to this article.

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