Articles filed under Political Conventions
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How Trump, Clinton backlash could affect Illinois 2018 racesJul 28, 2016 1:00 am - Many delegates at both the Republican and Democratic conventions expressed dissatisfaction with their parties' presidential nominees, and that discord could have an effe...
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Duckworth addresses Democratic convention as race with Kirk loomsJul 28, 2016 1:00 am - U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth told the Democratic National Convention on its final night that she owed her political career to the crew that saved her life after her Black H...
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Clinton paints herself as experienced unifierJul 28, 2016 1:00 am - PHILADELPHIA - Promising Americans a steady hand, Hillary Clinton cast herself Thursday night as a unifier for divided times, an experienced leader steeled for a volatil...
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Delegate Diary: A Sanders delegate from Clinton countryJul 28, 2016 1:00 am - Dan Johnson seems like he could be the embodiment of how the conflict among supporters of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders played out t...
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3 things to watch today at the Democratic National ConventionJul 27, 2016 5:38 am - With Hillary Clinton now the Democrats' official nominee, the party will focus the last two days of its convention on trying to make the her case to voters. Wednesday br...
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Here's what Bill Clinton said about Park Ridge TuesdayJul 27, 2016 1:00 am - Former President Bill Clinton made Park Ridge, where nominee Hillary Clinton grew up, part of the opener of his Democratic National Convention speech Tuesday night. Nomi...
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Delegate Diary: Cubs jersey 'the epitome of hope'Jul 27, 2016 1:00 am - State Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia of Aurora has been to the last few Democratic conventions, often noticeable on TV at home. She's the one wearing the Cubs jersey. "For one, ...
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Images: Wednesday at the Democratic National ConventionJul 27, 2016 1:00 am - See moments from Wednesday of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Speakers included Vice President Joe Biden and President Bara...
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Obama implores Americans to elect ClintonJul 27, 2016 1:00 am - PHILADELPHIA - His own legacy on the line, President Barack Obama implored Americans to elect Hillary Clinton to the White House, casting her as a candidate who believes...
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Duckworth back at Democratic convention, this time in a Senate raceJul 27, 2016 1:00 am - The profile of the already closely watched race for U.S. Senate could rise this week with Democratic Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates set to speak Thursday at the...