Chicago, other Midwest cities on alert for excessive heat
The NWS Weather Prediction Center in Chicago (pictured, 2006) is forecasting a high temperature of 96 degrees Fahrenheit in Chicago on Monday and 98 degrees…
RKF Jr. withdraws from Arizona ballot amid Trump rumors
PHOENIX — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. withdrew from the ballot in Arizona late Thursday, a day before he and Donald Trump were set to appear miles…
Kamala Harris poised to make history, accept Democratic nomination
CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing to make history Thursday night as she becomes the first Black woman and first Indian American to accept…
Democrats and journos at the DNC are thrilled with the CNN Politico Grill
CHICAGO — Stealing a catchphrase from former President Trump, the theme for some attendees at the Democratic National Convention here might as well be “Grill, baby,…
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and other stars are out in force at the DNC
CHICAGO — The line was long along Chicago’s South Michigan Avenue as Democratic National Convention attendees were waiting to see their favorite vice president.Fictional vice…
After Rachel Goldberg, Jon Polin speak, some ask: Why no pro-Palestinian speakers?
CHICAGO — Rachel Goldberg broke down almost as soon as she stepped onto the stage of the Democratic National Convention. She put her hand to her…
Oprah Winfrey steps up for Kamala Harris at the DNC
CHICAGO — Legendary talk show host and entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey made a surprise speech Wednesday on behalf of Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, to the…
Amanda Gorman delivers new verse, reclaiming ‘patriot’ at DNC
CHICAGO — There’s an old political saw: You campaign in poetry and govern in prose.That took on a more literal meaning Wednesday night as Amanda Gorman,…
Newsom closes ceremonial roll call at DNC, kick-starts Harris advocacy
CHICAGO — Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered California’s delegate votes for Vice President Kamala Harris as her Democratic presidential nomination was celebrated during a symbolic roll call…
Photos: DNC underway in Chicago with an energized Harris-Walz ticket
Democrats from across the country convened in Chicago to officially crown Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee.The party’s energetic embrace of Harris’ candidacy coincides…
South Asians and Indian Americans are avid Kamala Harris loyalists
CHICAGO — To Sumathi Madhure, feeling different just came with the territory in her new country. From the time she arrived in Nashua, N.H., at age…
How to watch the 2024 Democratic National Convention
It isn’t the convention that Democrats had been planning for — but it will commence Monday with a sense of enthusiasm that for months had…
Small group of protesters breach barrier at DNC protest in Chicago
CHICAGO — A small group of protesters broke through a metal security fence outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday and engaged in…
Trump campaign airs grievances as Democratic convention begins
Former President Trump lashed out Monday at Vice President Kamala Harris, criticizing her father, falsely stating that she was recruiting undocumented immigrants to vote and…
Protesters at the Democratic convention aim to avoid the chaos of 1968
CHICAGO — As Democrats from across the country convene in Chicago to officially crown Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee, another group is descending on…
Democratic convention will test whether Harris can keep momentum alive
CHICAGO — One month ago, Democrats were anticipating a very different convention than the exuberant event planned this week on the shores of Lake Michigan.The expectation…
Harris Heads to Chicago With Momentum — and GOP Criticism Rising
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessKamala Harris is headed to the Democratic National Convention riding a wave of momentum, as Republicans work to leverage an advantage with…
Opinion: Will Democrats’ re-embrace of that hopey-changey thing work?
Go ahead, Democrats, party like it’s 2008.In just a month, Democrats have gone from dreading their 2024 national convention that starts Monday in Chicago to…
Chicago hopes DNC will provide millions in tourism revenue despite tight security
1 of 7 | Preparations for next week's 2024 Democratic National Convention continued at Chicago's United Center on Saturday. City officials hope the week-long event…
Chicago braces for protests during next week’s Democratic National Convention
1 of 3 | Preparations continued on Friday at the United Center, which will be the location of the evening activities at the 2024 Democratic…