I was on the Navy Pier in Chicago on the 4th. I could not even have a gun on my person in any fashion. Or in the hotel. The News said that there were 1000 police officers on duty at the pier and Grant park. I believe that. I saw clusters of police groups of 5 and 10 everywhere. Only handguns no ar-15 types or riot gear just plain street gear.
Two of the clusters
Sorry for the blur on this one someone bumped me as I took the picture.
I felt safe there but I would have liked my Sig with me on the walk back to the Hotel.