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Ferguson Protests Extend To Peoria

Communities around Illinois have reacted to a Missouri grand jury's decision not to indict a police officer in the Ferguson shooting death of an unarmed black teenager.

In Chicago hundreds of protesters marched Monday night. The group briefly closed parts of Lake Shore Drive. Police say there were no arrests and no reports of damage to property.

The march started after it was announced that Officer Darren Wilson would not face charges in the Aug. 9 shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown.

In Peoria about two dozen protesters had a peaceful vigil outside the U.S. attorney's office. Some held signs that said "Justice for Michael Brown, We are all Ferguson."

A vigil is planned Tuesday at a Springfield church. The pastor says he hopes it fosters respect between law enforcement and the community.

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