Far-left protestors reportedly broke down a portion of the DNC convention border wall and climbed over the barrier Monday.
The protestors later threw signs and projectiles at police officers.
In anticipation of the Chicago-based event this week, local businesses were preparing for potential unrest by boarding up their storefronts.
“Concerns have arisen due to the expected presence of radical leftist groups, particularly those protesting against Israel. A number of businesses in the city’s business district have covered windows and doors with plywood to better protect the buildings should demonstrations during next week’s Democratic National Convention turn unruly,” WGN News reported.
“Scott Shapiro of Syd Jerome Menswear is among the businesses that chose to reinforce their windows, saying he’s had “zero indication” of any additional protections in the Loop. The men’s clothing shop is located on Madison Street, just down the block from City Hall and along the route to the United Center,” the outlet continued.
