Police try to divert Critical Mass ride away from 'Occupy Chicago' protest

The Chicago police on Friday attempted to divert the Critical Mass cycling event away from "Occupy Chicago" protesters, who have been camped out in front of the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank.

The protesters marched to the intersection where the police had halted the monthly ride, chanting "Occupy Chicago" and "We are the 99 percent."

Some of the cyclists raised their fist in support of the demonstration. Other cyclists waved, high-fived the protesters, and took pictures.

"Occupy Chicago" began on September 23, when around 20 people gathered at Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, and then marched to the Federal Reserve Bank to show their solidarity with the "Occupy Wall Street" protesters in lower Manhattan.

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