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‘Good Trouble’ Protest Again Draws Hundreds in Traditionally Red McHenry County

COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 18 – Protests inspired by John Lewis’s legacy opposed Trump’s 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' that cut Medicaid, FEMA, and food stamps, with more than 1,000 participants in Crystal Lake alone.

  • In Chicago’s Loop, July 17 protests drew hundreds opposing President Donald Trump’s policies as part of the `Good Trouble Lives On` movement.
  • To honor John Lewis’s legacy, organizers titled the rally `Families First`, aiming to oppose the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' that gutted programs like Medicaid and food stamps with a focus on peaceful, nonviolent action.
  • In Crystal Lake Thursday evening, more than 1,000 people lined Route 14 with signs, cowbells and chants that were met with honks from passing cars.
  • Looking ahead to July 26, Indivisible McHenry County plans another rally at Route 31 and McCullom Lake Road, its membership having grown to over 1,500, Sue Rose said.
  • Across Florida, nearly 50 cities participated in the protests, signaling broad opposition to Trump-era policies in over 1,600 locations nationwide.
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Photos of 'Good Trouble' protests across the US, from Chicago to Mar-a-Lago

The “ Good Trouble Lives On ” national day of action took place around the United States to protest President Donald Trump’s controversial policies such as mass deportations and Medicaid cuts.

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Shaw Local broke the news in on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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