Politics | House Democrats want to stop early DNC effort to nominate Biden before party convention in August By Lisa Mascaro July 16, 2024 at 6:13 p.m. A contingent of House Democrats is wary of swiftly nominating President Joe Biden as the...
Politics | The Democratic National Committee says it’s investing $15 million in 7 swing state parties By Will Weissert July 16, 2024 at 5:45 p.m. Democrats are trying to offer political counterprograming to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, announcing...
Crime and Public Safety | Chicago police boss still confident in convention security plan here after Trump shooting By Sam Charles July 15, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Days after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, Chicago Police Department...
Politics | Pro-Palestinian DNC protesters win route within ‘sight and sound’ of convention, but still want tweaks By Jason Meisner July 12, 2024 at 7:28 p.m. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has offered protesters at the Democratic National Convention a route near...
Politics | DNC and city officials promise Chicago is ready for international spotlight By Dan Petrella July 11, 2024 at 6:16 p.m. Top aide to Mayor Johnson says the impact of the historic event will be felt...
Politics | US Reps. Brad Schneider, Eric Sorensen call on President Biden to drop reelection bid By Dan Petrella July 16, 2024 at 9:44 a.m. Schneider and Sorensen become the latest Illinois Democratic congressmen to urge Biden to step aside.
Transportation | Metra service to O’Hare is about to get much better — for the DNC, at least By Sarah Freishtat July 12, 2024 at 6:07 a.m. Metra will run shuttle trains to O'Hare as the DNC brings dignitaries, politicians and other...
Politics | Mayor Brandon Johnson after Biden call with Dem mayors: ‘He is ready, willing and able to take on and defeat Donald Trump’ By Alice Yin July 10, 2024 at 5:12 p.m. Mayor Johnson released a long letter vigorously pledging his support for President Biden after a...
Politics | More than 12,000 have applied to volunteer for the DNC in Chicago By Caroline Kubzansky July 10, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. Volunteers being asked to greet guests, provide directions, assist with event check-ins and provide transportation,...
Politics | Johnson to join Biden meeting with mayors as president tries to shore up Democratic support By Alice Yin July 9, 2024 at 5:38 p.m. Speaking to the Tribune, Johnson said he made up his mind before the call to...