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As the encampment continues despite rain or shine, faculty remain involved in protests and negotiations with administration.
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Confirmed by organizers: Coalition for Justice in Palestine and US Palestinian Community Network to protest President Joe Biden's Wednesday visit to Chicago.

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As DePaul's encampment reaches its 9th day, it stands as the last remaining site in the city, marking a solemn milestone for pro-Palestinian protesters.

Follow The DePaulia continued coverage to learn where things currently stand

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In an updated statement, a mayor's office spokesperson says UofC campus police requested that the Chicago Police Department help to clear Gaza solidarity tents in the middle of the night, and CPD 'expressed an unwillingness to participate' after raising operational concerns.

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Of note, while CPD were not present at the raid according to our reporters on the ground, there was a sizable Cook County Sheriff’s office presence.

In light of the reported opposition to University’s plan from Mayor Johnson, it appears assistance was sought from Cook County.

Mayor Brandon Johnson reached out to UChicago leadership in an effort to dissuade them from their plan to use campus police for this late night raid on a pro-Palestinian protest encampment.

CPD also shared 'serious safety & operational concerns' with UCPD. From mayor's office:

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UChicago students are back on the quad. Uni police let them back in at about 7:55a. They are chanting not far from where their encampment was until police took it down at 4:45. WBBM Newsradio

Read President Alivisatos’ message to the UChicago community about the University’s intervention this morning to end the encampment on the Main Quad. president.uchicago.edu/from-the-presi…

cAlert: the Main Quad and adjacent buildings are now open.

Three hours after University of Chicago Police started clearing the encampment students and police continue to face off. WBBM Newsradio

cAlert: the Main Quad is closed and adjacent buildings are locked until the Quad cleanup is complete.

UChicago protestors threatened with arrest, students also threatened with emergency suspension if choosing to stay on Tuesday morning.

Current scene at the University of Chicago