Hmm, "Success". You think that there might actually be a good, sound reason for why any video evidence - if it exists - of the arrest and beating isn't posted here? You know, like maybe the arrestee's legal defense would like the opportunity to review it before anything goes public? Ditto for photos? Whaddya think?

So what qualifies this neighborhood march as a success?

Well, for starters, the fact that it even happened, despite every legal effort by the City of Chicago and the CPD to prevent it - including parading those Cook County goons in riot gear to openly intimidate the community. Despite this, according to local organizers, Saturday's march was one of largest protest marches in Pilsen in years - especially relevant for a community whose young people have been targeted by the military for recruitment at the same time as their parents risk arrest and deportation by ICE. And like the earlier march up Devon Ave, this anti-war and immigrant rights march garnered significant support from folks who actually live in the neighborhood. If we're ever gonna rebuild a grassroots antiwar and social justice movement worth the name in this town, it'll happen in part because of neighborhood mobilizations like these.

As for turnout - my best guestimate is about 1,100-1,300 people at the peak.