Images: Chicago protesters in wake of Emmanuel's Wednesday speech
See scenes from Chicago on Wednesday as protesters marched after Mayor Rahm Emanuel apologized for the 2014 shooting of a black teenager during a special City Council meeting that he called to discuss a police abuse scandal at the center of the biggest crisis of his administration, and promised "complete and total" reform to restore trust in the police.
Lamon Reccord is taken into custody by Chicago police officers during a march calling for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to resign Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago. Reccord was later released on the scene after protesters blocked the vehicle where he was being held.
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Lamon Reccord acknowledges fellow protesters while being released by Chicago police officers during a march calling for Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to resign Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago. Reccord was taken into custody, which prompted protesters to block the vehicle that was housing Reccord.
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Protesters block the interstate highway traffic coming into downtown Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, after Mayor Rahm Emanuel apologized for the 2014 shooting of a black teenager during a special City Council meeting. Emanuel criticized the police department for being quick to shoot, saying the department's "supervision and leadership" had failed.
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The interstate highway traffic coming into downtown Chicago is blocked by a group of protesters, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago after Mayor Rahm Emanuel apologized for the 2014 shooting of a black teenager during a special City Council meeting. Emanuel criticized the police department for being quick to shoot, saying the department's "supervision and leadership" had failed.
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Protesters march near downtown Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago after Mayor Rahm Emanuel apologized for the 2014 shooting of a black teenager during a special City Council meeting. Emanuel criticized the police department for being quick to shoot, saying the department's "supervision and leadership" had failed.
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Protesters block the interstate highway traffic coming into downtown Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, after Mayor Rahm Emanuel apologized for the 2014 shooting of a black teenager during a special City Council meeting. Emanuel criticized the police department for being quick to shoot, saying the department's "supervision and leadership" had failed.
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Protesters block a Chicago police vehicle that was housing Lamon Reccord, who was taken into custody during a march calling for Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to resign Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago.
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Lamon Reccord, second from right, is reunited with fellow protesters after being released by Chicago police officers during a march calling for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to resign Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago. Reccord was taken into custody, which prompted protesters to blocked the vehicle that was housing Rhim.
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Protesters block traffic at an intersection at the City and County building during a march calling for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to resign Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago.
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Protesters gather at Chicago's Daley Plaza for a rally and march calling for Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to resign Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago.
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A protester holds ups a sign calling for the resignation of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel during a protest march calling for the mayor and Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to resign Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks during a special City Council meeting that he called to discuss a police abuse scandal Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago. Emanuel apologized for the 2014 shooting of a black teenager Wednesday during the special City Council meeting and promised "complete and total" reform to restore trust in the police.
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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, right, receives a hug before speaking during a special City Council meeting that he called to discuss a police abuse scandal Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago. Emanuel apologized for the 2014 shooting of a black teenager Wednesday during the special City Council meeting and promised "complete and total" reform to restore trust in the police.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson left, listens as Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks during a special City Council meeting that he called to discuss a police abuse scandal Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks during a special City Council meeting that he called to discuss a police abuse scandal Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago. Emanuel apologized for the 2014 shooting of a black teenager Wednesday during the special City Council meeting and promised "complete and total" reform to restore trust in the police.
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Rev. Greg Livingston speaks to the media before Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel spoke during a special City Council meeting that he called to discuss a police abuse scandal Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago. ayor Rahm Emanuel apologized for the 2014 shooting of a black teenager during the meeting.
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Chicago Alderman Roderick Sawyer left, talks with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel right, before Emanuel spoke during a special City Council meeting that he called to discuss a police abuse scandal Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago. Emanuel apologized for the 2014 shooting of a black teenager Wednesday during the special City Council meeting and promised "complete and total" reform to restore trust in the police.
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Bishop Larry Trotter, the senior pastor of Sweet Holy Spirit Church, speaks at a news conference Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, outside Chicago's City Hall before a special City Council meeting where Mayor Rahm Emanuel is to give an address about Chicago's police department. At least four different groups are planning protests throughout the day in and around City Hall to draw attention to cases of alleged abuse by police officers. At least one group says it is demanding Emanuel's resignation.
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Police officers on bicycles follow protesters march near downtown Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago after Mayor Rahm Emanuel apologized for the 2014 shooting of a black teenager during a special City Council meeting that he called to discuss a police abuse scandal at the center of the biggest crisis of his administration, and promised "complete and total" reform to restore trust in the police.
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Protesters occupy Chicago's Magnificent Mile during a march blocking Michigan Ave., calling for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to resign in the wake of a police scandal, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago.
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Protesters engage Chicago police officers during a march calling for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to resign in the wake of a police scandal, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago.
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Protesters occupy Chicago's Magnificent Mile during a march blocking Michigan Ave., calling for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to resign in the wake of a police scandal, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago.
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A pushing match between Chicago police officers and protesters erupts during a march calling for Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to resign in the wake of a police scandal, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago.
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DeAndre Moore, a motorist stuck in traffic due to protesters marching on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, gets out of his car and high-fives protesters during a march calling for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to resign in the wake of a police scandal, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Chicago.
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