For women at the DNC, the nomination of Kamala Harris is deeply personal
For many women, it's a deeply personal moment that some weren't sure they'd ever see.
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For many women, it's a deeply personal moment that some weren't sure they'd ever see.
The crowd made up with Chicagoans was on their feet for performances by Common. Marie Saavedra reports.
Not only were there thousands of delegates and volunteers hanging on Harris’ every word as she spoke Thursday night, but there were also TV and movie stars—all showing the pride they felt for Harris. Dorothy Tucker reports from the Democratic National Convention floor.
CBS News Chicago political analysts Lori Lightfoot and Pat Brady have a breakdown of Harris' speech and how she handled the topics she addressed.
Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination to close out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Actress Kerry Washington was joined by two of Vice President Kamala Harris’ great nieces to remind everyone how to pronounce Harris’ first name correctly. Also, Pink sang with her teenage daughter, Willow.
About 1,500 demonstrators from the Coalition to March on the DNC gathered Thursday afternoon at Union Park and followed a march route near the United Center. Charlie De Mar reports from Union Park, where some protesters remained after 10 p.m., while Jermont Terry reports on some peace workers who kept the march in line.
Anne Caprara, an Illinois delegate and chief of staff to Gov. JB Pritzker, joins Political Reporter Chris Tye with rave reviews of Ms. Harris’ speech at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night.
Harris focused on the election as a way to move the country forward. She touched on the economy, reproductive rights, and the Israel-Gaza conflict, just to name a few topics.
In a primetime speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night, Adam Kinzinger, a Republican who served as an Illinois congressman and a frequent critic of former President Donald Trump, said he and Democrats have forged an "awkward alliance" to defeat the former president.
CBS News Chicago political analysts Lori Lightfoot and Leslie Hairston share some thoughts before Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage at the Democratic National Convention.
Members of the Chicago Bulls’ The Pack Drumline put on quite an elaborate show at the Democratic National Convention.
CBS News Chicago Political Analysts Lori Lightfoot and Pat Brady talk about how the Democrats can win over undecided voters, the change in the Republican Party since the rise of former President Donald Trump, and what the future might look like for the GOP.
The creators CBS News Chicago spoke to said they're seeing engagement and views increase on their social media platforms
Marie Saavedra is at Soldier Field for a free DNC community viewing party, which one attendee says is all about unity.
Frost was elected last year in Florida.
Police were able to exercise patience as the same protestor tried again to head to the top of the "L" platform.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joins Joe Donlon, Irika Sargent, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot at the Democratic National Convention.
For the first time, the DNC credentialed hundreds of social media content creators as organizers try to tap into different audiences.
CBS News Chicago security expert Phil Andrew breaks down how safety and security were handled to the satisfaction of many people at the Democratic National Convention.
The Coalition to March on the DNC said they expected the Thursday night protest to be the largest. Jermont Terry reports.
The viewing party was held Thursday night at Soldier Field for Vice President Kamala Harris' upcoming speech.
The congressmen also talk about President Biden’s decision to withdraw and how that changed the Democrats’ fortunes, among other topics.
Seventeen-year-old Gus Walz's parents recently told media that he has a non-verbal learning disorder, ADHD and an anxiety disorder. They called his condition "his secret power."
The mayor also said the Chicago Police Department's constitutional policing has been a success during the protests at the Democratic National Convention. He joins Joe Donlon and Irika Sargent at the DNC.