| George Floyd protests in Illinois | |
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| Part of George Floyd protests | |
| Date | May 28 – August 10, 2020 (2 months, 1 week and 6 days) |
| Location | Illinois, United States |
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Cities in Illinois in which a protest with about 100 or more participants was held ()
There were a series of George Floyd protests in Illinois. Demonstrations and protests were held in at least 30 communities around the state, with major demonstrations happening in Chicago. The vast majority of demonstrations were peaceful, though there were several instances of property damage or violence attributed to demonstrators or counter-protestors, the worst of which occurred in Aurora. In some cities, curfews were issued or orders released advising residents to avoid the areas in which protests were taking place.
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