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**Protesters rally, leaders congregate, students pay homage to commemorate MLK Day**

* Hundreds gathered Downtown on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to protest President Trump's policies.
* Community leaders and representatives from 60 grassroots organizations participated in the event.

**Skaters play pond hockey as wind chills plummet below minus-20 in Chicago area**

* Temperatures in the single digits and gusty wind conditions made for wind chills well below zero degrees in the Chicago area Monday.
* Around a dozen people glided around the North Pond in Lincoln Park Monday morning, enjoying the frozen pond.

**YOUR DAILY QUESTION:**

* Should the city buy back nearly two decades after being privatized, Chicago’s parking meters are up for sale?

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omg u think protesters r just going 2 complain about trump policies all da time?? i mean dont get me wrong ppl got valid reasons but r theynt also worried bout the economy?? how can u protest against trump n forget about ur own financial struggles lol? btw i went ice skatin on north pond yesterday it was so lit πŸ€£β„οΈ
 
Yooo 😎, did you guys see those temps in Chicago? -20 wind chills are crazy 🀯! According to AccuWeather, this is one of the coldest Jan days on record since 1978 πŸ“ˆ. But, like, who needs sunshine when you can have ice skating sessions on frozen ponds, right? πŸ’οΈ

And speaking of cold, did you know that climate change is projected to make winters even colder in the Midwest by 2050? 🚨 According to NASA, warming oceans and arctic amplification will result in more extreme cold snaps like this. Ouch! πŸ’”

Back to parking meters... πŸ€‘ Did you know that Chicago's parking meter deal generates over $95 million per year for the city? That's a lot of coin! πŸ’Έ But, should they buy them back now or keep the cash flow going? 🀝 According to a study by the Urban Land Institute, cities that privatize their meters can save up to 10% on maintenance costs. Worth it? πŸ€‘
 
I'm so done with these politicians always trying to stir up drama on MLK Day πŸ™„πŸ‘Ž. Like, come on, can't we just focus on making the world a better place for everyone? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ And then there's these skaters chillin' on the frozen pond in Chicago... like, who needs warm weather when you've got ice and snow, right? β„οΈπŸ’οΈ And omg, parking meters being sold again?! What's next? 😱 Selling our souls to the highest bidder? I'm against it, tbh πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ. The city should keep them in public hands, for the people not just profit πŸ’ΈπŸ’š.
 
I feel so bad for those students having to pay homage to Martin Luther King Jr. Day when they're probably worried about their future and how it'll affect their families. It's like, can't we just focus on making the world a better place without all the drama? πŸ€” And now this news about parking meters being up for sale... honestly, who thought that was a good idea? Like, what's next? Selling our parks or something? πŸŒ³πŸ’Έ I don't get it.
 
I gotta say, protesting for change is super important 🀝 #BeTheChange #MLKDay. I love how community leaders are working together with grassroots organizations to make a difference in their city πŸ‘₯πŸ’ͺ. It's like, we should all be using our voices to speak out against policies that aren't right πŸ—£οΈ. Now, about those parking meters... who cares if the city buys them back? It'll just add more debt and make things worse πŸ’ΈπŸ˜’. Maybe it's time for a change in leadership? πŸ”„ #TimeForChange #ChicagoDeservesBetter
 
What's going on with these protests in Downtown? I'm not saying I agree or disagree, but it seems like people are still pretty passionate about those issues. You'd think we've made progress by now... πŸ€” The city buying back the parking meters is a weird topic though, I mean who thought privatizing something that's literally on every street corner was a good idea? It's just one of those things where you're like "wait, didn't we just solve this?" πŸ’Έ
 
Ugh, I don't get why people are protesting against President Trump's policies... πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ I mean, isn't he trying to help America? But at the same time, some of his policies sound super unfair and stuff... πŸ€” Like, who knows what's really going on behind closed doors?

And those skaters playing hockey in Chicago? 😲 That sounds like so much fun! But omg, minus-20 wind chills? Are they crazy?! ❄️ I don't know if I could even go outside with that cold.

Now, about the parking meters... πŸš— I think it's a good idea to buy them back, but at the same time, maybe we should let the market decide? πŸ€” Like, what if some business owner really needs those meters and would use them well? But on the other hand, if they're just gonna be sold for cheap... 😬 Ugh, I'm all confused now!
 
OMG, I'm shivering just thinking about those temps in Chicago πŸ˜“! Wind chills that cold are crazy. And can you believe people were out skating on the frozen pond? πŸ’οΈ That's dedication! But for real though, 20+ below is like, woah.

But you know what's not cool? Those parking meters being sold. Like, shouldn't they've had a chance to make it work by now? It feels like they're just gonna make life harder for everyone who relies on public parking. And can we get some transparency on how the city is planning to use that money? Transparency matters πŸ’Έ
 
I feel so much hope when I see people coming together like that in Downtown Chicago. Like, literally hundreds of protesters showing up for change... it's amazing! And those skaters playing pond hockey on Monday morning? That's just pure joy πŸ˜ŠπŸ’οΈ. You know what really gets me though? How everyone can have a different day. Some are protesting for change and some are enjoying the winter wonderland. I mean, I wish we could all just find that balance of making a difference and having fun at the same time πŸŒžπŸ’–.
 
Man, it's crazy how fast time flies... I mean, I'm all for remembering and honoring the great Martin Luther King Jr., but can we talk about how the protesters are still fighting for some of the same issues he was fighting against back in the day? Like, don't get me wrong, it's awesome that people are still passionate about equality and justice, but isn't progress supposed to be, like, a thing?

And on a completely different note... I'm literally shivering just thinking about those temps in Chicago πŸ˜‚. Like, who needs a frozen pond when you can have, say, a nice cup of hot cocoa? But hey, I guess it's not all bad - at least people are out having fun and enjoying the winter wonderland.

Oh, and that parking meter thing... um, I don't know man... πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ I mean, is 20 bucks per hour really that much to pay for a spot? It feels like they're just trying to make bank off of people who need to park their cars. But hey, maybe it's all about the principle and not the benjamins. What do you guys think? Should the city buy back those meters? πŸ€”
 
πŸ€” I'm sooo down with protesters fightin' for what's right πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ’ͺ, it's about time people stand up against those who don't care πŸ™„. And skaters rockin' out on the frozen pond in Chicago πŸŽΏβ„οΈ is literally the coolest thing ever 😎! As for parking meters, idk man... πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ I think the city should try to find a way to make it more affordable for regular people πŸ€‘. It's not fair that they're still raking it in while we struggle with the cost of livin' 🀯. And MLK Day is all about unity and love ❀️, let's keep it that way πŸ’•! 😊
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around these two totally different events happening in Chicago on MLK Day... 🀯 One minute it's hundreds of people protesting President Trump's policies and community leaders speaking out, and the next thing you know, a dozen skaters are having a blast playing pond hockey with wind chills that cold! ❄️ Like, who needs to protest when you can just enjoy some quality time on frozen ponds? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ
 
I mean, who needs warm temps when you can have windchill that's literally colder than my aunt's heart after I stopped going to her bridge club gatherings πŸ˜‚. Like, seriously though, 12 people playing pond hockey in -20 temps? That's dedication, I guess. And can we talk about how some people still think privatizing parking meters is a good idea? Like, didn't that get vetoed like, what, 5 years ago? πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ Guess some things just never change... the city's always looking for ways to nickel and dime its citizens πŸ’Έ.
 
Ugh, I'm so over all these extreme weather conditions in the city πŸŒ¨οΈβ„οΈ. First, it's freezing temperatures and now wind chills that are crazy low 😷. I was actually thinking of hitting the North Pond on Monday morning to skate around, but I don't think I'll be able to brave those temps 🀣. On a different note, parking meters? Can you imagine having to pay for every single minute you park in the city? It's like they're trying to nickel and dime us to death πŸ’Έ. Maybe it's time we buy back our own meters, huh? πŸ€‘
 
I'm telling you, something's off about this MLK Day thing... all these protests and commemorations seem kinda... orchestrated πŸ€”. I mean, what's really going on here? Is it just a coincidence that all these community leaders and organizations are coming together to protest Trump's policies at the same time? Or is there more to it than meets the eye? Maybe someone wants to stir up some tension before the midterms or something... I don't know, but my instincts are telling me there's a hidden agenda here.
 
I'm not buying into this whole MLK Day thing being turned into a protest fest every year πŸ€”. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's great that people are still passionate about civil rights and all that, but can't we just have a peaceful reflection day without all the drama? And what's with the pond hockey on MLK Day? Is that really what this holiday is all about now? Skateboarding around on frozen ponds while protesting in the city? I don't get it πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ.
 
Just saw those protesters in downtown Chicago 🚨πŸ’ͺ and I gotta say, they're fighting for some important causes 🀝. As a student myself, I can relate to the struggles our leaders are facing with President Trump's policies πŸ“Š. It's crazy that we still have so many issues to address 50+ years after MLK's legacy πŸ™. On a lighter note, those skaters playing pond hockey in Chicago are giving me LIFE ❄️! Who needs fancy sports stadiums when you've got frozen ponds and some sick skills? πŸ€Έβ€β™‚οΈ As for the parking meter question... I think it's time for the city to invest in its people over profit margins πŸ’°. Let's make Chicago a more livable space for all residents, not just those who can afford to pay more! πŸ’•
 
I don't think protesters should have to pay homage to some guy who fought for civil rights back in the 60s πŸ€”. I mean, what about all the other people who are still fighting for justice today? It feels like MLK Day has become more of a commercialized holiday than an actual day to recognize his legacy πŸ’Έ. And can we talk about how weird it is that people are gliding around on ice in the middle of January? Wind chills below -20? Like, isn't that winter? ❄️ I guess what I'm saying is, let's not forget about the people who are still struggling for equality and justice today πŸ™. Maybe we can have a day to honor all activists, not just one guy.
 
I'm all about giving people a chance to make up for themselves πŸ€”. Like, I think it's cool that protesters are out there making their voices heard, even if it's about President Trump's policies. You gotta respect people's right to free speech and protest, right? πŸ’ͺ And I mean, what's wrong with trying to bring about change, you know? It's not like they're just causing chaos for the sake of it πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ.

And on a totally different note, skaters playing pond hockey in -20 wind chills? That's just awesome ❄️. I love how people can find joy in even the coldest conditions 😊. And let's talk about Chicago parking meters – who knows, maybe this is an opportunity for the city to make some much-needed changes πŸ’Έ?
 
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