Four weeks ago, the governors of seven Midwestern states pledged to closely coordinate when and how each state would reopen its economy amid the coronavirus pandemic by following “a fact-based, data-driven approach” that prioritized the health and safety of its citizens.
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Photos: Protesters take to the streets to oppose shutdown orders in Midwestern states
Illinois
A protester holds a sign outside the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago May 1. The demonstration is the latest in a series of protests around the country against stay-at-home orders designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Illinois
Deborah Pepper protests outside the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago May 1. The demonstration is the latest in a series of protests around the country against stay-at-home orders designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Illinois
A protester holds a sign outside the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago May 1, 2020. The demonstration is the latest in a series of protests around the country against stay-at-home orders designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Indiana
Protesters at an “Indiana Back to Work” rally at the Statehouse in Indianapolis May 1.
Indiana
Indiana
Michigan
A protester wears protective equipment at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich., April 30. Hoisting American flags and handmade signs, protesters returned to the state Capitol to denounce Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-home order and business restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic while lawmakers met to consider extending her emergency declaration hours before it expires.
Michigan
Protesters rally at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich., April 30, 2020. Hoisting American flags and handmade signs, protesters returned to the state Capitol to denounce Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-home order and business restrictions due to COVID-19 while lawmakers met to consider extending her emergency declaration hours before it expires.
Michigan
A protester carries his rifle at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich., April 30. Hoisting American flags and handmade signs, protesters returned to the state Capitol to denounce Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-home order and business restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic while lawmakers met to consider extending her emergency declaration hours before it expires.
Minnesota
Supporters of President Donald Trump circle the state Capitol as they protest Gov. Tim Walz’s “Stay Home MN” orders meant to slow the spread of COVID-19 on May 2 in St. Paul, Minn.
Minnesota
A sign comparing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to Adolf Hitler is held in front of the Governor’s Mansion during a “Liberate Minnesota” protest in St. Paul, Minn., April 17.
Minnesota
Health care workers staging a counter-protest block traffic from those protesting Gov. Tim Walz’s “Stay Home MN” orders meant to slow the spread of COVID-19 at the state Capitol May 2 in St. Paul, Minn.
Ohio
Protesters gather outside of the Ohio State House in Columbus on April 20 to protest the stay home order that is in effect until May 1.
Ohio
Protesters gathers outside of the Ohio State House in Columbus on April 19 to protest the stay home order that is in effect until May 1.
Ohio
A protester gathers outside of the Ohio State House in Columbus on April 20 to protest the stay home order that is in effect until May 1.
Wisconsin
Protesters gather for a rally against Gov. Tony Evers’ extended stay-at-home order due to COVID-19, at the Wisconsin state Capitol in Madison April 24, 2020.
Wisconsin
Motorists make their way around the Wisconsin State Capitol during a rally against Gov. Tony Evers’ extended stay-at-home order due to COVID-19 in Madison on April 24.
Wisconsin
Protesters gather for a rally against Gov. Tony Evers’ extended stay-at-home order due to COVID-19, at the Wisconsin state Capitol in Madison on April 24.
Lee Enterprises Midwest reporters Dan Carden and Lauren Cross, The Times of Northwest Indiana; Molly Parker, The Southern Illinoisan; Riley Vetterkind, Wisconsin State Journal; Josh DeLarosa, Winona Daily News; and Erin Murphy, Des Moines bureau chief, all contributed to this article.
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