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Clarence Page: Maybe it’s in the air. A timely step towards semiretirement.
Day: August 18, 2024
Editorial: Welcome to Chicago, DNC delegates. For this week anyway, our interests mostly are aligned.
At least for one week, the interests of Chicago and the Democratic Party are perfectly aligned. Both need this show to go smoothly.
All eyes will be on Chicago this week. Can the DNC help reverse the city’s national narrative?
The eyes of the political world turn to Chicago this week as thousands of delegates, media, dignitaries and political influencers have begun arriving for a historic Democratic National Convention featuring Vice President Kamala Harris’ celebratory and ceremonial acceptance of the party’s presidential nomination. An event that only a month ago saw Democratic organizers trying to build and instill enthusiasm over the anticipated renomination of President Joe Biden has now developed its own energy with the president’s decision to drop from the race and back Harris, the first Black and Asian woman to receive a major party nomination. And only weeks […]
Organizers strive for ‘the most sustainable’ Democratic National Convention yet
Large events like the Democratic National Convention have huge carbon footprints, from transporting crowds to powering large facilities and feeding thousands.
Go native in your garden
Late summer is a great time of year to look for native prairie plants that might bring beauty and wildlife habitat to your garden.
Letters: Red Line extension is a huge step forward in reversing inequity
It’s a historic, equity-focused project allowing the CTA to better serve Chicagoans on the Far South Side.
The mayhem of the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago
Violence and angry confrontations on the streets and in the convention hall marred the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago.
Puneet Cheema and Lewis Bossing: Sonya Massey’s death exposes multiple systemic failures
No improved mental health screenings appear to have been used when Sonya Massey and her mother called 911.
Dr. Thaer Ahmad: Kamala Harris has an opportunity at the DNC to support a cease-fire in Gaza
The cease-fire movement, which is more sizable than many appreciate, is closely monitoring Vice President Kamala Harris’ stance on Palestine.
Asking Eric: Daughter cut off communication with father
Dear Eric: One of my offspring has cut off all communication with her father, my ex-husband. He hasn’t even met his 4-year-old grandson. My other child has a close relationship with my ex.