Advocates concerned about how well CPD is trained to protect protesters' rights during DNC
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Stephen Colbert of the Late Show did arrive at Wrigley Field on Friday.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised, officers will respect First Amendment rights during protests at the Democratic National Convention. But experts are questioned on how well officers have been instructed to do so. Investigator Dave Savini reports.
The route for the protest march during the Democratic National Convention goes right past many Near West Side residents' homes. Sara Machi reports.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Those living in the South Loop or headed there this weekend will see some added security with several roads closed down in anticipation of the Democratic National Convention starting at 10 p.m. on Friday.
A lot of congestion is to be expected on the Near West Side as the Democratic National Convention gets under way. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
Some of the streets around the United Center—including Washington Boulevard—have high security barricades on either side. But on other parts of the route, the sidewalks and streets are wide open. As Sara Machi reports, some neighbors aren't thrilled that the protest is going right past their doors.
The protest group said they would still continue fighting for a longer protest march route than the city has allowed.
The $11 million twin-engine Bell 429 is CPD's first new helicopter since 2006. It was purchased with federal funding for DNC security.
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Whether they have a permit or not, a pro-Israel organization said its members will gather near the United Center during the Democratic National Convention next week to show solidarity for the hostages still held by Hamas. Charlie De Mar reports.
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Permits to protest have been approved, but the group said the city is imposing restrictions they believe are in place to silence them. Sabrina Franza reports.
Hotels are not fully booked for the convention, but those in the hospitality industry still foresee a long-term benefit. Tara Molina reports.
Protesters oppose the city’s decision to approve their permit applications to protest during the DNC without the conditions for which they asked, which included requests for a sound system, port-a-potties, and other support materials. Sabrina Franza reports.
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A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
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