Pro-Palestinian protestors cause traffic disruption into Downtown Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) - A Pro-Palestinian demonstration set out to block a major roadway on Monday in Downtown Chicago.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7.to watch Palestinian Youth and Allies blocked the Kennedy Expressway Ohio Street exit into the city around 7:30 a.m.

The group said they are doing it during rush hour to "honor one year of anti-colonial Palestinian resistance."

Monday marked one year since the Israel-Hamas War began.

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Chopper 7 was over the scene at 8:30 a.m. as traffic was stalled for miles on the eastbound Ohio Exit.

By 9 a.m. all lanes were back open and protestors were seen walking on Orleans Street alongside Chicago police.

However, the build-up from morning rush hour will take a while to clear.

OEMC confirmed a traffic disruption at eastbound Ohio Feeder Ramp due to protest activity.

ABC7 Chicago has a crew en route. This is a developing story.