Former CPD chief weighs in on DNC protests

Garry McCarthy, former Chicago Police Department superintendent, discussed how the department handled protesters breeching the DNC security perimeter near the United Center on Monday.

DNC breakfast kicks off Day Two for Illinois delegates

It was a late night and early morning for Illinois Democrats at the DNC. Day two began with a breakfast for for the delegates. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton spoke Tuesday morning about a hot topic at the convention: abortion rights.

Stephen Colbert sings ode to Chicago on The Late Show

As the DNC takes over Chicago for a week, late-night show hosts Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart are in town for filming. Colbert kicked off his first show by singing a Chicago-themed National Anthem featuring the Bears, Cubs, and Winer Circle.

Southside Blooms on display at Chicago DNC

An Englewood flower delivery shop will be on display at the Democratic National Convention. Southside Blooms was founded to harness the creativity of youth and show them a different side of what’s possible in their neighborhood.

DNC Day 2 theme: 'A bold vision for America's future'

The theme for the second day of the DNC in Chicago is "A bold vision for America's future." Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are attempting to reach out to younger voters as they campaign.

Pritzker to take stage at DNC on night two

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was one of the driving forces behind getting Chicago to host the DNC. He will take the stage tonight along with other top Democrats like former President Barack Obama.

Biden hypes crowd on first night of DNC in Chicago

President Joe Biden took the stage late Monday night after extended applause for previous speakers threw a wrench in the night's schedule. Some programming had to be cut so Biden could take the stage, at which time he spoke for an hour as the crowd waved "We Love Joe" signs.

Temporary court set up to handle DNC protest arrests

The City of Chicago is taking swift action to deal with protesters trying to breach secure areas at the Democratic National Convention. Multiple people were arrested Monday as protesters broke fencing around the United Center.

DNC in Chicago: Hillary Clinton rouses Dems on Day 1 of convention

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who was greeted with prolonged applause, saluted Kamala Harris while noting her potential to break the "highest, hardest glass ceiling" to become America's first female president. Clinton was the Democratic nominee in 2016, but she lost that election to Trump.