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Rosemont expects boost from Democratic convention, but how big remains to be seen
Apr 15, 2023 5:35 PM - Rosemont -- the Northwest suburban hospitality and entertainment mecca -- is preparing to host visitors when Chicago hosts Democratic National Convention next year, but how many remains to be seen. -
'We cannot wait to bring the world to Chicago': Democratic leaders debrief after city picked for 2024 convention
Apr 12, 2023 7:11 PM - Democratic leaders talk about how Chicago landed the 2024 DNC as well as challenges like funding a convention and keeping attendees safe. -
What hosting the 2024 Democratic National Convention could mean for the city and suburbs
Apr 11, 2023 6:19 PM - The Democratic National Convention will come to Chicago's United Center in 2024, a prize Illinois leaders see as an economic boon for both the city and suburbs. -
Chicago seeks to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
May 3, 2022 7:01 AM - Chicago on Tuesday announced a bid to bring the Democratic National Convention that will choose the party's presidential nominee to the city in 2024. The announcement was accompanied by endorsements from top Illinois Democrats, including Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
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Illinois Dems make pitch for 2024 Democratic National Convention to be held in Chicago
Mar 30, 2022 4:36 PM - Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates is backing the effort.
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Ethics probe looms over Newman's primary campaign aginst Casten
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RNC's final day: Trump blasts Biden from White House stage
Aug 28, 2020 12:15 AM - President Donald Trump blasted Joe Biden as a hapless career politician who will endanger Americans' safety as he accepted his party's renomination Thursday. -
Pence defends police at convention amid rising race tension
Aug 27, 2020 5:43 AM - Vice President Mike Pence forcefully defended law enforcement Wednesday night but made no mention of the Black Americans killed by police this year as he addressed Republican convention proceedings that unfolded amid new protests against racial injustice following the latest shooting. -
GOP paints grim picture of a Biden presidency
Aug 24, 2020 11:37 PM - Two of the Republican Party's rising stars, both people of color, offered an optimistic view of President Donald Trump's leadership on Monday, closing the first day of the GOP's scaled-back convention with a positive message at odds with the dark warnings that dominated much of the night. -
Delegation of two represents Illinois at Republican convention
Aug 24, 2020 4:32 PM - Dozens of Illinois GOP delegates should be in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Republican National Convention this week, but instead only two made the trip because of the pandemic. Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider of Bartlett and Illinois National Committeeman Richard Porter of Northfield then are expected to go to the White House Thursday for President Trump's final convention speech.
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