Good afternoon, Chicago.
As the Democratic National Convention draws closer, leaders of the Chicago Police Department and United States Secret Service again today sought to highlight their preparation efforts ahead of the August convention that’s sure to attract thousands of protesters.
“With two months left until the convention, we’re finalizing plans and making sure all of our operations are safe,” CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling told reporters ahead of a meeting with Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. “Make no mistake, we are ready. The partnership, collaboration and open communication between everyone involved is why we are ready.”
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Chicago truck driver raises awareness for childhood friend held hostage in Gaza
Twelve hours a day, six days a week, Jeremiah Smith drives a truck through the Chicago area, raising awareness for the scores of Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas. But the man on the screen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, is more than a distant figure. Read more here.
More top news stories:
- Chicago police recruit shot in Lincoln Square, officials say
- North Chicago officials say ShotSpotter is making the city safer
Pullman continues push to revive retail sector by bringing in new Chick-fil-A
A partnership between the nonprofits Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives and the Hope Center Foundation has broken ground on the new restaurant, the anchor tenant of Pullman Gateway, an 8-acre commercial center. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- WBEZ union charges Chicago Public Media with unfair labor practices in wake of layoffs
- Wilmette 5-bedroom home with front porch, barn: $1.6M
Column: The latest WNBA discourse is downright messy — and it’s not about basketball
Through no fault of her own, the constant coverage of Caitlin Clark’s college career and the beginning of her rookie season has meant every single aspect of every game she is in is under a microscope — including the actions of her opponents. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- As Chicago Cubs’ struggles continue, a look at 3 players who need to step up to avoid another bad June
- José Rodríguez, a former Chicago White Sox minor-league infielder, suspended a year for betting
‘Man of the People’ celebrates the larger-than-life story of Paul Robeson
The lofty term “Renaissance man” seems wildly insufficient. But Robeson’s international activism made him a target. Read more here.
More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:
- Review: Word nerds, puzzle fans, this is your show — ‘The Enigmatist’ now at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
- Review: ‘Stokely’ at Court Theatre is an unfinished story of a uncompromising radical
Biden rolls out migration order that aims to shut down asylum requests, after months of anticipation
The White House detailed the long-anticipated presidential proclamation signed by Biden, which would bar migrants from being granted asylum when U.S. officials deem that the southern border is overwhelmed. Read more here.
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