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Chaos Erupts as Tear Gas Disrupts Chicago Parade

10/26/2025

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Federal agents detained a construction worker in Old Irving Park, Chicago, during Operation Midway Blitz.
Tear gas disrupted a Halloween parade during the operation.
Witnesses described fear and protests sparked by the action.
The Department of Homeland Security defended the tear gas as necessary due to crowd interference.
Local officials condemned the actions as violating court orders on riot-control use, escalating tensions and prompting arrests and ongoing protests.

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Federal agents detained a construction worker in Old Irving Park, Chicago, during Operation Midway Blitz.
Tear gas disrupted a Halloween parade during the operation.
Witnesses described fear and protests sparked by the action.
The Department of Homeland Security defended the tear gas as necessary due to crowd interference.
Local officials condemned the actions as violating court orders on riot-control use, escalating tensions and prompting arrests and ongoing protests.