Chicago’s beautiful weather this past week was a great backdrop for the Democratic National Convention, which went on without a hitch. The Democrats put on a show that was full of big names and patriotism. Protests occurred throughout the city, but fewer people showed up than expected. The week ended with Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic nomination for president and the Bears finishing their preseason 4-0.
Read past quotes of the week here.
“With this election, our nation has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism and divisive battles of the past.”
— Vice President Kamala Harris
Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday night at the DNC.
“Leaders don’t spend all day insulting people and blaming others. Leaders do the work. So I don’t know about you. I’m ready to turn the page on these guys.”
— Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz
Walz, Democratic vice presidential nominee, criticized Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during his acceptance speech Wednesday at the DNC.
“Who’s going to tell him that the job he’s currently seeking might just be one of those ‘Black jobs’?”
— Michelle Obama
Obama spoke about Trump on Tuesday night at the DNC.
“We will not allow people to come to this city, disrespect it and destroy it. Enough is enough.”
— Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling
Snelling spoke to reporters on Wednesday after police arrested 60 people at a protest outside the Israeli Consulate, as reported by the Tribune.
“Power lives in the streets with us right now. We’re on the right side of history.”
— Kobi Guillory, DNC protester
Guillory is part of the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, as reported by the Tribune.
“We are not there yet. We’re getting better, and we’re getting close.”
— Bears coach Matt Eberflus
Eberflus spoke after the Bears beat Kansas City 34-21 and finished the preseason 4-0, as reported by the Tribune.
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