![]() ![]() Robert Pape, director for the University of Chicago Project on Security and Threats, said authorities have been taking the right steps to improve security at events that draw large crowds throughout the city.įor more information, visit To look up race results, click here. The Chicago Police Department said they plan to put officers in uniform and in plain clothes on patrol. The two-time Olympic medalist competed four times with two DNFs in the Big Apple (NYC Half and New York City Marathon) and, in the road events he did finish, results of seventh and 19th, all surrounded by neck and back pain. The Chicago Bears will also be taking on the Vikings at Soldier Field. Galen Rupp enters Sunday’s NYC Half, his first race in four months, coming off what he called a pretty rough 2022. Monday will be another busy day for Chicago police with the 65th Annual Columbus Day parade marching down State Street and the Cubs facing off against the Nationals at Wrigley in Game 3 of the NLDS. More officers were put on guard along the marathon route and in public transportation. While Galen Rupp crossed the finish line, Robinson was on his third mile.Ĭhicago police worked with federal and local agencies Sunday to keep tens of thousands of runners and spectators safe for the Chicago Marathon.Īfter the attack in Las Vegas, security was a major concern for marathon organizers and law enforcement officials. While most of the other runners were dealing with the midday heat during the marathon, Robinson was just getting started. Robinson said a combination of hard work at the rehab center and the power of prayer allowed him to walk, even run. "I was paralyzed from the neck down.not supposed to be able to stand up," said Robinson. Sunday was Robinson's 20th marathon, all of them since a car accident caused a spine injury that left him quadriplegic. A formerly quadriplegic man was determined to finish the Chicago Marathon course Sunday, walking over 15 hours to reach his goal.ĬHICAGO - A formerly quadriplegic man was determined to finish the Chicago Marathon course Sunday, walking over 15 hours to reach his goal.Īlan Robinson still had a smile on his face as he neared his 15th hour of walking the Chicago Marathon course.
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