Articles filed under Political Conventions
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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.
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‘They needed a reset’: Election experts on how Biden’s decision may affect November racesJul 22, 2024 11:21 am - Was President Joe Biden’s historic decision to end his reelection bid so a potentially stronger Democratic candidate can face Republican Donald Trump the right choice?
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Suburban Democrats hail ‘selfless’ Biden; GOP leader slams ‘years of lies’Jul 21, 2024 2:02 pm - Suburban Democrats said Sunday they are grateful to President Joe Biden for his accomplishments in office, but are gearing up for the campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris - or whoever the party nominates for president - against former President Donald Trump.
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In a Milwaukee barbershop, Black men weigh the Republicans up the roadJul 21, 2024 6:45 am - MILWAUKEE — The conversations went round and round at the barbershop here in the heart of the north-side neighborhood of Bronzeville. Joe Biden is too old. But Donald Tru...
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RNC Notebook, Wrap-Up: Bear down in Wisconsin, Media Row and Trump merchJul 19, 2024 1:08 pm - MILWAUKEE — Here’s a snapshot of news and activities wrapping up the week at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Bears stadium in Milwaukee? Milwaukee i...