The 2024 DNC is set to kick off in Chicago, bringing some of the biggest names in politics to the city that has hosted more political conventions than any other.

The highlight of the convention will be a speech by Vice President Kamala Harris to delegates on Thursday, setting the stage for a two-month final stretch in one of the most hotly contested presidential elections ever.

Here you will find everything you need to know about the conference.

When will the congress take place?

The 2024 DNC begins on Monday in Chicago, with speeches expected to be given on four consecutive nights.

Where will the congress take place?

The convention will take place in two locations. The main convention venue, where speeches will be given and voting will take place, is the United Center on the city’s West Side. The building is home to the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks and was also the venue for the 1996 Democratic National Convention.

Party events also take place at McCormick Place, the city’s largest convention center. The building is located near Lake Michigan, south of Soldier Field and the city’s Museum Campus.

How can I watch the 2024 DNC?

All four plenary sessions of the Democratic National Convention will be streamed live on NBC Chicago’s website and mobile app, as well as in the player above.

The speeches will also be available on the NBC 5 Chicago News 24/7 streaming channel.

Viewers can also look forward to expanded coverage on Telemundo Chicago and the Telemundo Chicago app.

Streaming times (all times Central):

Monday: 5:15 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 6-10pm

Wednesday: 6-10pm

Thursday: 6pm-10pm

With only a few days left until the Democratic National Convention, NBC Chicago’s Lexi Sutter gives us a first look at the stage and screens at the United Center.

Who is expected to speak during the congress?

While the full list of speakers has not yet been released, some of the Democratic Party’s biggest stars will be in attendance, including President Joe Biden, who will speak at the convention on Monday.

Former Presidents Barack Obama (Tuesday) and Bill Clinton (Wednesday) will also speak, as will former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (Monday), First Lady Dr. Jill Biden (Monday), former First Lady Michelle Obama (Tuesday) and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (Tuesday), to name a few.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who has been selected as the vice presidential candidate, will speak at the party’s convention on Wednesday, while Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the party’s presidential nomination on Thursday.

Here is a list of some of the people who will be speaking at the DNC in Chicago this week

How is the Congress secured?

More than a dozen law enforcement agencies will provide security throughout the convention. Coordinators responsible for security during the week include the Chicago Police Department, the FBI and the Secret Service.

Officials say sanctioned protests will be held in two Chicago parks, with one march route running directly north of the United Center.

For more information, visit the NBC Chicago app.

Where will there be road closures?

Numerous streets are currently closed around the United Center and McCormick Place. Restricted areas and other areas where security checks are required for incoming vehicles are largely cordoned off by fences.

You can find these closings in the NBC Chicago app.

A number of closures were also reported in the downtown area, including on Huron Street and Chicago Avenue between Michigan Avenue and Rush Street.

In addition to other closures downtown, State Street will also be closed between Delaware Place and Walton Street.

Information about these closures can be found here.

Two days before the Democratic National Convention, safety measures have gone into effect for residents and workers near the two main venues – United Center and McCormick Place, NBC Chicago’s Vi Nguyen reports.

Where can I find the Democratic Party’s 2024 election platform?

The Democrats are in an interesting position ahead of the party convention, as they have still not updated the draft of their election platform that they adopted at the beginning of the year. The original version still listed Biden as the leading candidate.

According to an analysis by the Associated Press, the current election manifesto shows in detail how the Biden-Harris candidate ticket differs from that of former President Donald Trump.

The document highlighted, among other things, the Biden administration’s refusal to raise taxes on those earning less than $400,000 a year, cut costs and raise wages, combat climate change, and strengthen voters’ rights and access to reproductive care.

The party is expected to adopt a new program during the congress.

What are the main topics of the congress?

The convention’s theme is “For the People, For Our Future” and the focus will be on moving the country forward and building on the work of the Biden administration.

The daily topics are:

Monday – “For the people”

Tuesday – “A bold vision for America’s future”

Wednesday – “A fight for our freedoms”

Thursday – “For our future”