Although the primary protest against NATO occurred early Sunday afternoon and evening, traffic restrictions will still be in effect Monday.
When Patricia Withers left home Sunday morning, she also left her dependent 29-year-old autistic son behind with her husband, who had to fly back from his home in England. "Just in the event I get arrested," Withers said, "someone has to be here for him."
With no major protests planned today in Chicago, downtown is quiet and emptier than usual.
Although NATO has dampened many people's plans, children at Montrose Harbor flew kites without fear during the somewhat controversial weekend.
A man from the western suburbs has sued the Metra commuter rail system for rides he purchased but never used. John DiVito of Roselle bought three 10-ride passes in 2009 and 2010 for about $110. However, he said he only made 11 trips before the passes expired, leaving about $66 worth of unused rides.
With many commuters told to stay home on Friday and Monday because of the NATO summit, local coffee houses such as Loca Mocha Cafe in Brookfield said they felt the difference.
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