The Story Behind This Photo - Wood Used to Protect Store Windows from Getting Smashed by Looters

Yesterday I was walking on Michigan Avenue in Chicago and noticed many of the store front windows were covered with wood. Of course it looks really bad and takes away from the beautiful downtown area. I hope the downtown businesses are able to get through these hard times and eventually get back to normal. I am glad the Chicago Police are letting people peacefully protest and they are also ensuring the safety of everyone else not involved in the protests.

Sadly, the boards in the windows make it look like a war zone. No amount of looting and destroying property is going to help anyone's cause. It is only going to make things worse. Thankfully the protests remained peaceful this time.