Articles filed under Democratic National Convention
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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.
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‘Face of the convention’: DNC volunteers getting front-row seat to historyAug 12, 2024 6:00 pm - From drivers, to way-finders to greeters — the DNC needed thousands of volunteers and the region stepped up.
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Will DNC bring migrant influx to Chicago? Municipalities, organizations prepare for possible bumpAug 05, 2024 6:16 pm - Suburban officials and community organizers say they will be ready if the Texas governor sends busloads of migrants to Chicago during the Democratic National Convention.
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Harris has secured enough Democratic delegate votes to be the party’s nominee, committee chair saysAug 02, 2024 12:32 pm - Vice President Kamala Harris had secured enough votes from Democratic delegates to officially be the party’s nominee for president, Democratic National Committee Chair Jamie Harrison said Friday.
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Domestic violence deaths more than doubled in Illinois last year, new report showsJul 26, 2024 5:15 am - Deaths stemming from instances of domestic violence rose a staggering 110% in Illinois last year, according to a new report from advocates who cite the lingering effects of the pandemic and easy access to guns for the spike.
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Suburban delegates lining up behind HarrisJul 22, 2024 5:48 pm - Several suburban delegates to next month’s Democratic National Convention say they are ready to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris to face former President Donald Trump in the November election.