First demonstrations underway ahead of Democratic National Convention | Full Coverage

Joe Donlon and Irika Sargent live from the United Center ahead of the DNC.
They're joined by Dave Savini, former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson and former chair of Illinois GOP Pat Brady.A day ahead of the Democratic National Convention, protesters held a rally and march downtown late Sunday.
Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws, a coalition of feminist and LGBTQ+ organizations held a rally on Wacker Drive just east of Michigan Avenue early Sunday evening. A march south on Michigan Avenue was to follow.
About 200 people were in attendance at the protest as of 5:30 p.m.—holding signs and in some instances Pride or Palestinian flags.
It was estimated that there were more police officers than protesters at that time. Police Supt. Larry Snelling was at the scene.
Officers were on bicycles at the scene, ensuring that everyone was kept safe and the crowd was kept together.
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