Days after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, Chicago Police Department leadership once again stressed the city’s preparedness for next month’s Democratic National Convention.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has offered protesters at the Democratic National Convention a route near the United Center to potentially settle a federal lawsuit.
Top aide to Mayor Johnson says the impact of the historic event will be felt long after the expected 50,000 visitors leave town.
Schneider becomes second Illinois Democratic congressman urging Biden to step aside, joining US Rep. Mike Quigley of Chicago.
Metra will run shuttle trains to O’Hare as the DNC brings dignitaries, politicians and other visitors to Chicago.
Mayor Johnson released a long letter vigorously pledging his support for President Biden after a Tuesday evening call between the president and 200 Democratic mayors.
Volunteers being asked to greet guests, provide directions, assist with event check-ins and provide transportation, among other tasks.
Johnson has proven to be one of Biden’s staunchest defenders among Democratic mayors despite mounting frustration over the federal government’s lack of support for the migrant humanitarian crisis.
Northern suburban police departments are preparing and making themselves available to assist the Chicago Police Department if called upon during the Democratic National Conference, which will be held from Aug. 19 through Aug. 22. An estimated 50,000 delegates, staff, and public officials are expected to attend the convention at McCormick Place and the United Center. The following police departments have notified Pioneer Press what they are doing to prepare for the DNC. Norridge Norridge Police Chief Brian Goss said the department is aware of the DNC and all that it could entail for the village in terms of safety, security […]
Corporations, labor unions and political organizations open their checkbooks for Democratic National Convention in Chicago, what could be one of the most expensive political conventions in history.