Chicago police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times as he left a popular 24-hour restaurant in the South Loop overnight. At about 2:58 a.m., a 42-year-old man was leaving the White Palace Grill in the 1100 block of South Canal Street when an unknown man fired shots and then fled the scene, […]
More than two dozen busy Chicago streets near the United Center, McCormick Place and in Gold Coast are closed this week for the Democratic National Convention. In addition, sidewalks are closed in many areas and car traffic is restricted. The closures and increased safety measures come against the backdrop of months of major construction and […]
Several protests are expected in Chicago later this week as delegates arrive in the city for the Democratic National Convention. All six approved protests, scheduled Monday through Thursday, will begin at one central point: Union Park. Union Park is located at 1501 W. Randolph St. on the Near West Side, about 0.4 miles from the […]
As the first day of the Democratic National Convention begins in Chicago, federal and local law enforcement officials have increased security in certain areas and closed streets throughout the city, from the areas around the United Center to McCormick Place to streets on the Gold Coast. But Chicagoans may see – and hear – another […]
With tens of thousands of people, including delegates, politicians and protesters, expected to attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, both federal and local law enforcement have promised a safe event. “We’re keeping everything we can on this location,” Chicago Police Commissioner Larry Snelling told reporters this week. “And we’re working with our […]
Because of the Democratic National Convention, which begins on Monday, major streets are closed near the United Center, McCormick Place and in busy areas of downtown Chicago. Many of the street closures went into effect last week. Others, including streets near the famous Michigan Avenue, were abruptly announced by the city on Saturday, citing “DNC […]
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 […]
Stephen Colbert has long been active on the Chicago comedy scene, but the Late Show host came to town this week to make “redemption” at an iconic restaurant. During the Democratic National Convention this week, he will host several episodes of his evening CBS talk show in Chicago, but will also revisit some of his […]
Several streets were closed as protesters marched through downtown Chicago on Sunday as part of the first authorized demonstration ahead of the Democratic National Convention on Monday. The Chicago Department of Emergency Management and Communications warned of a temporary closure of part of Michigan Avenue as protesters headed south toward Grant Park. Emergency Alert from […]
Organizers of the Democratic Party Convention and Chicago city authorities announced that several streets in the city center will be closed starting Sunday. While streets near McCormick Place and the United Center, the convention’s two main venues, have previously been closed, the newly announced closures are focused on the downtown area. In an announcement detailing […]
