Articles filed under Democratic Party
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Which celebrities will be in Chicago for the DNC? Here’s what we know.Aug 20, 2024 6:47 am - The Democratic National Convention has kicked off in Chicago, and many are wondering what celebrities might pop up to cheer on Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for...
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No ‘cool kids’ table at Illinois delegation’s opening breakfastAug 19, 2024 5:35 pm - Instead of one table for congressional hotshots, one for state politicos and another for grass-roots volunteers, Democrats mixed it up over pancakes at the Illinois delegation’s first breakfast meeting.
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Walz makes surprise appearance at Duckworth, Krishnamoorthi eventAug 19, 2024 3:17 pm - Northwest suburban Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi was to be the keynote speaker Monday at a meeting of the Asian American and Pacific Islander caucus, but no wo...
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Spousal term limit? Pritzker coy about political futureAug 19, 2024 1:27 pm - Amid a focus on Vice President Kamala Harris’ political future, Gov. J.B. Pritzker had an enigmatic comment about his own Monday during the Democratic National Convention.
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‘Positive energy’: Democratic stars mingle with Illinois delegatesAug 19, 2024 12:06 pm - Illinois Democrats kick off first day of the Democratic National Convention with visits Monday from Gwen Walz, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and U.S. Sen. Corey Booker.
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Protesters rally outside of Democratic National Convention as Chicago officials pledge to keep peaceAug 19, 2024 11:05 am - Protesters rallied outside the Democratic National Convention on its opening day Monday, saying they were determined to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza and othe...
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Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention historyAug 19, 2024 8:06 am - In 1948, the Republican and Democratic parties did something unthinkable in today’s climate of ferocious political animosity: They not only held their national convention...
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Large protests expected at DNC, and these suburban activists will be thereAug 18, 2024 9:00 pm - Who’s protesting at the DNC? Local activists plan to demonstrate on multiple issues, from abortion rights to Palestine.
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Illinoisans to take center stage at Democratic conventionAug 18, 2024 12:31 pm - Fitting of its location in the Windy City, the Democratic National Convention opening Monday in Chicago will feature a distinctly Illinois flavor.
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Meet the suburban delegates to the Democratic National ConventionAug 16, 2024 10:31 pm - Meet the suburban delegates attending the Democratic National Convention, which opens Monday in Chicago.