Chicago craft brewers toast to the DNC with exclusive local beers

All things Illinois are on display this week for the Democratic National Convention, including the state’s booming craft brewing industry. Some local breweries have teamed up with Gov. JB Pritzker’s team for a special DNC brew to highlight their work.

Chicago Pastor Ira Acree describes what it means for Kamala to be the nominee
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Ira Acree, the pastor at Greater St. John Bible Church on Chicago's West Side, sat down with FOX 32's Dawn Hasbrouck to discuss Kamala Harris and her opportunity to become the 47th president.

Martin Luther King III speaks on Kamala Harris' nomination
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Martin Luther King III talked about the historic nomination of Kamala Harris and the energy in the Demnocratic Party.

DNC brings mixed results for Chicago restaurants

Fifty thousand delegates, politicians, and media are getting a taste of Chicago this week, but it’s not exactly a feast for all of the city’s restaurant industry.

Bomb threats made to Chicago hotels deemed not credible on 2nd day of DNC

Chicago police and the U.S. Secret Service said a bomb threat that was sent Tuesday at several hotels on the Near West Side was unfounded.

Chicago firefighters march on the DNC over contract disputes
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Chicago firefighters are rallying near the Democratic National Convention to draw attention to their contract fight with Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Gloria Allred talks abortion rights at the DNC
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Renowned attorney Gloria Allred talks about the importance of abortion rights ahead of the second night of the Democratic National Convention.

DNC speaker schedule Tuesday: Obamas headline second day of convention

The Democratic National Convention speaker schedule for Tuesday features a warm Illinois welcome from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a keynote speech from former President Barack Obama, and a few special appearances from well-known Republicans. 

Analyzing President Biden's Chicago DNC speech
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FOX 32's Paris Schutz reflects on President Joe Biden's DNC speech in Chicago Monday night.

Police investigate potential bomb threat at Chicago hotels
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Police responded to several hotels on the Near West Side for reports of bomb threats as the second day of the DNC gets underway in Chicago.

United Center buzzing ahead of second night of DNC
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Vice President Kamala Harris received a warm welcome Monday night. Former President Barack Obama will take the stage tonight with similar energy expected.

DNC delegates get taste of Chicago's West Side with Dilla bus tour
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Delegates in town for the Democratic National Convention got to go on a tour of Chicaog's West Side with urban historian Sherman 'Dilla' Thomas.

West Side Chicagoans react to DNC unrest: 'It takes a little pain in order to gain'

West Side residents and lawmakers have adjusted to life inside a massive special security event like the Democratic National Convention, which included a brief security fence breach Monday.

Police double down on DNC security after Day One fence breach
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Security changes are going into effect in Chicago today after a tumultuos lapse on Day One of the Democratic National Convention.

Democrats 'delighted' that Chicago highlighted as home of DNC
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Democrats already rallying ahead of day two on the DNC with a breakfast this morning. FOX 32's Paris Schutz was there to hear their message.