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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at an invitation-only event on Monday afternoon, February 20, 2023, that was promoted by Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge #7, and held at the rental hall of the Elmhurst Knights of Columbus, 537 South York Street in Elmhurst. Demonstrators gathered on both sides of the street in support and opposition of Ron DeSantis. Neither the City of Elmhurst or Elmhurst Police Department were affiliated with the event.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said DeSantis doesn’t represent the values of the people of Illinois, ahead of the event on Friday, February 17, 2023.
The Elmhurst Police Department alerted the public at 10:25 a.m. Monday that the police department was preparing for a private event that would take place in the area Monday afternoon, and involved the attendance of several in-state and out-of-state elected officials. Please anticipated reduced parking, and the possibility of crowds between 3-6 p.m. today in the York and Vallette business area.
An increase in police presence and directional signage was set up to ensure public safety due to the anticipation of crowds. Though this is not a City of Elmhurst or Elmhurst Police Department sponsored event, we are responsible for providing a safe environment for all parties to exercise their rights. Please urged citizens to follow the posted traffic control and parking signs in the area.
Demonstrators chanted …
Hey, hey; ho, ho; Ron DeSantis has got to go!
Go home, Ron!
Ron DeSantis is OK, whether not you’re straight or gay!
Anti Ron DeSantis protests revving up in Elmhurst across the street from where the Florida governor is to appear before law enforcement. pic.twitter.com/ywTw10vbrM
— Natasha Korecki (@natashakorecki) February 20, 2023
DeSantis talks to crime in Chicago and says reps here put “work ideology ahead of public safety.” pic.twitter.com/aO59lkAjr7
— Natasha Korecki (@natashakorecki) February 20, 2023
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Hundreds gather in Elmhurst to protest the visit of Ron DeSantis at the invitation of Chicago FOP. DeSantis says no to immigrants, Black history, LGBTQ rights, and even books. We say no to DeSantis! #HateHasNoHomeIL pic.twitter.com/iX9w58HWzp
— Indivisible Chicago Alliance (@IndivisibleChi) February 20, 2023
Crowd gathering in Elmhurst to say IL doesn’t need Ron DeSantis peddling his hateful policies here! #HateHasNoHomeIL pic.twitter.com/NdanrNYmAw
— Illinois Families for Public Schools (@il_fps) February 20, 2023
Dueling chants have broken out between attendees at protestors of the @RonDeSantisFL event in Elmhurst. #twill pic.twitter.com/dZPEgu73vO
— AM 560 The Answer (@AM560TheAnswer) February 20, 2023
In Elmhurst, Illinois there’s currently a few hundred protesters outside the Knights of Columbus 1911 Club who’s hosting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis with the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police. pic.twitter.com/2uI0PjVN1k
— Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere (@TylerLaRiviere) February 20, 2023
Protestors at the @RonDeSantisFL event in Elmhurst. It's amazing, Democrats are obsessed with censoring those with whom they disagree but absolutely love exercising their First Amendment rights #twill pic.twitter.com/241P4Qyzmo
— AM 560 The Answer (@AM560TheAnswer) February 20, 2023
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