Demonstrations are expected in Chicago on Saturday evening, almost a week after the Kenosha police shooting that has sparked protests nationwide.

"He was a great, great dude," said his friend, Justin Tawwater.

"He was a great, great dude," said his friend, Justin Tawwater.

Jacob Blake’s father told the Sun-Times there are now "eight holes" in his son’s body, and he’s paralyzed from the waist down. Doctors don’t yet know if the injury is permanent.

Jacob Blake’s father told the Sun-Times there are now "eight holes" in his son’s body, and he’s paralyzed from the waist down. Doctors don’t yet know if the injury is permanent.

Several businesses and vehicles were ablaze early Tuesday after a day of peaceful protests Monday.

Several businesses and vehicles were ablaze early Tuesday after a day of peaceful protests Monday.

Chicago remained on edge Monday evening as businesses cleaned up and the mayor and state’s attorney held dueling news conferences.

Chicago remained on edge Monday evening as businesses cleaned up and the mayor and state’s attorney held dueling news conferences.

In times of crisis, we can come together to collectively solve our problems, or we can push each other away and fend for ourselves. The labor movement understands the only way forward is for us to come together.