DNC Dispatch, Day 3: No One Wants to Hurt My Feelings
This is a convention of good vibes, and everyone claims they love Chicago (at least what they’ve seen of it).
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DNC Dispatch, Day 2: Hello, Cheeseheads
Delegates showed their regional pride, while high-profile politicians at McCormick looked like regular people.
Our Favorite DNC Images
The famous faces, patriotic pins, and celebratory signage we saw as Chicago hosted the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
DNC Dispatch, Day 1: This Is Not a Chicago Event
What was celebrated — and what had yet to be confronted — as the convention kicked off in Chicago.
Pay Now, Save Later
Budget whiz Ralph Martire has a plan to close Chicago’s $34 billion pension gap.
Schoolyard Fight
The upcoming school board election is shaping up as a battle between the powerful teachers’ union and its well-funded critics.
What a Harris Presidency Means for a Pritzker White House Run
In politics, timing is everything. If Kamala wins two terms, it may narrow — or even eliminate — our governor’s chances at the higher office.
New Dem Candidate, Same Trump Playbook
It’s going to be a nasty, negative campaign as Trump will aim to make Harris the avatar of the social and economic changes his base fears.
Jill Wine-Banks
The Watergate prosecutor and TV pundit, 81, on presidential cases, sexism, and condo boards.
The Mayor’s Big Test: The DNC
Brandon Johnson’s reputation — and the city’s — will be on the line during the DNC. Can he keep the peace?