‘No Kings' rallies across Chicago area urge voters to cast ballots early – NBC 5 Chicago

‘No Kings’ rallies across Chicago area urge voters to cast ballots early  NBC 5 Chicago

With the midterm elections just two weeks away, a series of "No Kings" rallies were held Saturday across the U.S. You’re watching the NBC 5 Chicago News streaming channel, which plays local Chicago news 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can find the “NBC 5 Chicago News” streaming channel on your phone or computer, and on Peacock, Samsung, Roku, Xumo or on our app, so you can watch our local news on your schedule. “No Kings” rallies took place nationwide Saturday, including in the Chicago area, as organizers seek to get voters motivated to go to the polls this November. Early voting has already begun in the state of Illinois, and will expand to even more locations beginning on Monday, with organizers behind the "No Kings" rallies urging those voters to consider casting their ballots ahead of the November 3 election.

Residents came out for the “No Kings” rally in suburban Evanston looking to energize voters, saying democracy is at stake. “Our rights for trans kids are at stake, our healthcare is at stake, our careers are at stake being educators, and so the world is scary,” said attendee Ashley Leverentz. Organizers of the anti-Trump protests are shifting their focus and drawing attention to early voting and pushing for a historic turnout. “At this point in time