A peaceful protest is scheduled for Thursday evening at 6:30 PM in the downtown square over the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd. Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler says he is hoping for a peaceful protest and has talked to the protest organizers.  Chief Wheeler said in a Facebook post that the protestors have come to be heard and not to harm and the City will protect the right to protest.  

Chief Wheeler continued by saying that “Any violence, looting, and destruction of property is never the answer. Change doesn’t come when you break glass and instigate riots, change comes when you work together peacefully to eradicate injustice.”

The protest will proceed north on Walnut Street towards Main Cross and the downtown square. Parking will be located on the southeast corner of Walnut and Franklin.