Neighbors near United Center concerned about how DNC restrictions will affect them
Some neighbors said communication has been lacking from city and political leaders.
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Some neighbors said communication has been lacking from city and political leaders.
Those living and running businesses within blocks of the stadium are waiting on a clear plan on how they will go about their lives. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The new Green Line stop is just one element of all the work the city has done—and continues to do—to get the city in tip-top shape.
A new Chicago Transit Authority Green Line stop at Damen Avenue is one element of all the work the city has done—and continues to do—to get the city in tip-top shape. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Some groups have taken the City of Chicago to federal court after they were denied a permit to organize.
The Chicago 2024 Host Committee said giving back this way is part of being the most inclusive convention.
Construction crews were revamping the arena, and seats where thousands of screaming fans once sat were removed. The DNC Executive Director credits his team for pulling this off.
Being in the Secret Service perimeter will mean road closures, parking restrictions, and security checkpoints.
There are also additional needs this year with months of massive events on the schedule, notably including the Democratic National Convention in August.
There are also additional needs this year, with months of massive events on the schedule that notably includes the Democratic National Convention in August. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Chicago police said they're looking to keep the peace by keeping the demonstrators at a safe distance from the convention site at the United Center.
At a public forum, the superintendent said they're down close to 2,000 officers.
Chicago's Democratic National Convention could become a target for Russian propaganda. This comes after a massive leak of party emails prior to the democrats' 2016 convention in Philadelphia, which de-stabilized the event in dramatic fashion. Max Bergmann, a former state department official who is now with the center for strategic and international studies, explains how it could make its way to the public and the concerns if it does.
The Secret Service is staying tight-lipped about the convention perimeter—and an expert said the agency will not discuss it until absolutely necessary.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Secret Service is staying tight-lipped about the convention perimeter – and an expert said the agency will not be discussing the perimeter until absolutely necessary. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
The city's inspector general documented what went wrong for the Chicago Police Department in its response to mass protests in 2020.
The Democratic Party plans to nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris virtually before its scheduled convention in late August to meet an Aug. 7 ballot certification deadline in Ohio, CBS News has learned.
The Democratic Party plans to nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris virtually before its scheduled convention in late August to meet an Aug. 7 ballot certification deadline in Ohio, CBS News has learned.
Police Supt. Larry Snelling said Chicago police officers have been undergoing additional training to protect people's First Amendment right to protest.
Demonstrators gathered outside Chicago Police District 18 Sunday in what they are calling a lead-up demonstration.
Demonstrators gathered outside Chicago Police District 18 Sunday in what they are calling a lead-up demonstration.
A coalition of pro-Palestinian activists groups said they will march with or without permits during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
The men and women of the Chicago Police Department are putting in the work. Yet the reality is that the department is down a significant number of sworn officers.
The men and women of the Chicago Police Department are putting in the work. Yet the reality is that the department is down a significant number of sworn officers. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The convention is taking place from Monday, Aug. 19, to Thursday, Aug. 22.
