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Democratic National Convention Unveils Stage For Chicago Event

Get a sneak peek at the modern and sleek stage design for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, promising a dynamic and engaging experience.

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Chicago police chief highlights officer training as critical to Democratic convention security

Chicago's police superintendent is touting extensive officer training as a critical part of the city’s preparations for the Democratic National Convention next week

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Anti-Israel Groups Plan Protest At Democratic National Convention

Anti-Israel groups plan protest at DNC in Chicago during Kamala Harris' nomination, criticizing Biden's policies on Israel-Gaza.

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Chicago Police Seek Woman In Airport Altercation

Chicago police search for woman in airport altercation, while Frontier Airlines pilot arrested at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

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Chicagoans watch films of the violent 1968 convention protests to get ready for the Democratic convention

On the third day of the 1968 Democratic National Convention, Chicago police beat protesters in a free-for-all on Michigan Avenue. The iconic images of that melee have since been incorporated into almost every documentary on America in the 1960s or about the war in Vietnam.

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Five things to watch for at this year’s Democratic National Convention – and what they mean for the election

American politics junkies who can’t get enough of a wild 2024 campaign season will have another opportunity for must-see-TV at the upcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC), scheduled for August 19-22 in Chicago.

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Limits on Carrying Objects in Marches Near Chicago Convention Aren't Unconstitutionally Vague

“[C]ourts do not use vagueness doctrine to establish a rule that government cannot regulate anything until it classifies everything.”

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Chicago Prepared For Safe 2024 Democratic National Convention

Chicago prepares for the 2024 Democratic National Convention with a strong focus on safety and security measures to ensure a successful event.

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Historians diving for balloons and hoping for hot dish: What Smithsonian curators will be doing at the Democratic National Convention

Three political history curators from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History are heading to Chicago and the 2024 Democratic National Convention soon to collect stuff – or as the professionals call it, ephemera: everything from balloons to tickets to articles of clothing. The Smithsonian’s political campaign collection includes items…

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Aaron Judge Hails Juan Soto as MLB's 'Greatest Hitter' After Three-Home Run Game

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge called Juan Soto the "greatest hitter" in MLB after the latter hit three home runs in Tuesday's win over the Chicago White Sox.

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"He was definitely a component part of what informed the vocals of Robert Plant and Ian Gillan": Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson on the bluesman who inspired the great rock singers

Chicago guitarist and singer-songwriter JB Lenoir avoidedblues cliches to tackle politics and social justice in his lyrics,influencing a whole generation of classic rock acts

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Chicago Prepared For Safe 2024 Democratic National Convention

Chicago officials and law enforcement are prepared for the 2024 Democratic National Convention with comprehensive security measures.

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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Face Legal Setback Ahead Of Democratic Convention

Pro-Palestinian protesters in Chicago face legal setback ahead of Democratic National Convention. Thousands expected to gather to condemn Gaza situation. D...

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Want to speed up a road or transit project? Just host a political convention

Cities seldom launch big-ticket infrastructure projects to host a political convention, but landing the high-profile events often provides a nudge to speed up construction

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5 Years of Chicago Police Misconduct Cost Taxpayers Almost $400 Million

Repeat offenders accounted for over 40 percent of the hefty cost.

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Anti-Israel Protests Expected At Democratic National Convention In Chicago

Anti-Israel activists prepare for large protests at the DNC in Chicago amidst ongoing conflict, urging VP Harris to denounce violence.

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Danny Parkins Reportedly Joining New FS1 Morning Show

Chicago radio hosts has been filling in lately on the network.

Sports Illustrated

Angel Reese Hilariously Tried to Recruit Gabby Williams to Sky After USA-France Game

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese amusingly tried to recruit France's Gabby Williams back to the Sky after USA Basketball defeated the French to win the gold medal at the Paris Olympics.

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Chicago woman gets nine-year sentence for stealing $1.5m in chicken wings

Routine audit found school food service director took more than 11,000 cases of wings intended for remote learners

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. To Campaign In Chicago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to make his presence known in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention for campaign events and interviews.

The Guardian - UK

Rare Singles by Benjamin Myers review – lost souls at a Scarborough soul weekender

A forgotten Chicago singer strikes up an unlikely bond with a Yorkshire supermarket worker in this deceptively simple tale of human connection

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Woman Found Dead In Chicago Airport Baggage Claim Area

Tragic incident at O'Hare Airport: Woman found dead in baggage claim area, ruled as suicide by asphyxiation. Investigation ongoing.

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Woman From North Carolina Found Dead At Chicago Airport

Tragic incident at O'Hare Airport: Virginia Christine Vinton found dead in baggage conveyor belt.

Salon

Second thoughts about gunshot detectors

Studies on technology that alerts police to gunfire have found it has little impact on shootings or prosecutions

Guitar World

“I saw it on the wall in a store in Chicago and thought it looked interesting, as it was so distressed to look like his old guitar”: Fontaines D.C.’s Carlos O’Connell on why he opted for a guitar legend’s signature model as his “workhorse” instrument

Alongside two Fender Mustangs, the relic’d model is one of the main guitars that features on the band’s upcoming album, Romance

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