Good afternoon, Chicago.
On the morning of the final day of the Democratic National Convention, Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling and other law enforcement officials once again credited their unified approach to securing the proceedings while allowing for demonstrators to exercise their free speech rights.
But there’s one night to go. Another protest — to be held as Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepts the party’s nomination — is set for Thursday evening.
Here’s what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit chicagotribune.com/latest-headlines and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices.
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Lounges, yacht parties, free prime rib — what it’s like to be a social media influencer at the DNC
The DNC will leave Chicago soon. But the influence from these influencers will go on. Read more here.
More top news stories:
- Mayor Brandon Johnson voices support for uncommitted delegates demanding Palestinian American DNC speaker
- Vintage Chicago Tribune: The tradition of acceptance speeches at political conventions began in Chicago
Demolition permits issued for industrial buildings prized by historic preservationists
The property owner, Atlanta-based developer IDI Logistics, has proposed replacing the structures with a single, $44 million modern distribution facility. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- Kroger sells $10.5 billion of bonds to fund Albertsons buy
- Gold Coast 4-bedroom brownstone with glass elevator: $4.5M
4 things to watch in the Chicago Bears’ preseason finale Thursday, including quarterback depth and final auditions
The Bears-Kansas City Chiefs preseason finale tonight will center on players down the depth chart who are fighting for a roster spot or auditioning for other organizations. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- With gratitude plus attitude, Chicago Bears QB2 Tyson Bagent keeps chasing grand goals: ‘No one’s going to outwork him’
- Overhauled Chicago Cubs bullpen finds its stride with stellar stretch — including an MLB-best ERA
Stephen Colbert, as Donny Franks, talks with Gov. JB Pritzker at the United Center for the Aug. 21 episode of “The Late Show” in Chicago. (Scott Kowalchyk/CBS)
Stephen Colbert grills JB Pritzker on hot dogs and Chance the Rapper performs on Night 3 of ‘Late Show’ in Chicago
Playing alter-ego Donny Franks, Stephen Colbert — wearing a fake goatee, sunglasses and a Bulls jersey— shot hot dogs into a small crowd at the Democratic National Convention. Read more here.
More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:
- Column: In ‘Blink Twice,’ director Zoë Kravitz was after cinematic sense of trouble in paradise
- ‘Lie to Fly’ review: Why pilots aren’t disclosing mental health issues in order to keep flying
Fact-checking Bill Clinton’s speech and more on Day 3 of the DNC
The speakers on the third night of the Democratic National Convention largely hewed close to the facts, but repeated a few attacks on former President Donald Trump that were inaccurate or omitted context. Read more here.
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