The local host committee for next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago said it had raised $94 million for the four-day event, a record for a nominating convention for either party.
Chicago is poised for a rush of visitors from the Democratic National Convention, but many typical downtown office workers will likely be staying home.
Transit security plans have taken shape as the city prepares for the arrival of the presidential race to Chicago, which promises to bring not only a national spotlight but also protests and safety concerns.
The demolition of the Horner towers was praised as a major step of progress at the Chicago 1996 Democratic National Convention. Now, as the DNC comes back 30 years later, the last step of the Horner redevelopment is about to be completed as the DNC returns to the United Center.
What will happen at the Chicago Democratic National Convention, what areas by the United Center and McCormick Place will be most affected, and how the DNC will affect the CTA and transit.
A group of business owners and residents near the United Center say that they’re being negatively impacted by the hundreds of migrants who are living at a nearby shelter and are demanding that the mayor move them. Roger Romanelli, executive director of the Fulton Market Association, told reporters at a news conference Tuesday that he believed everyone should be treated with respect and dignity under the law, but claimed that it’s “chaos and anarchy” at the shelter at 1640 W. Walnut. He cited increased emergency calls to the shelter, fights in the street, garbage, drug usage and other concerns. “Right […]
Some additional CTA ‘L’ service could be added in anticipation of DNC crowds, but riders are worried.
Mayor Johnson’s team is prettying up the city for Democratic National Convention, but how much it’ll cost remains a question.
William Jennings Bryan delivered his famous “Cross of Gold” Speech at the 1896 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Less than two weeks before protesters are expected to march on the Democratic National Convention, pro-Israel advocates gathered in Chicago to warn that demonstrations could lead to violence and “anti-American” acts, an allegation one pro-Palestinian group characterized as baseless fearmongering as the event approaches.