Chicago DNC 2024

Officials provided an update on DNC security Tuesday morning after a protest took a chaotic turn Monday. Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said thousands of people gathered to march peacefully outside the United Center and a select few instigators were responsible for the breach.

Political consultant, Delmarie Cobb, recapped day one of the DNC and spoke about her role planning the 1996 convention in Chicago.

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

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.

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.

One thing that's making the DNC special this year, influencers and content creators from across the country have been invited to help mark the occasion. Chicago native Jamel Franklin joined Good Day Chicago in studio Tuesday to talk about his experience.

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.

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.

Some DNC programming was cut short Monday in order for President Biden to take the stage. A performance from James Taylor was bumped for Biden's speech, which some say was too long.

Officials installed another layer of fencing near the DNC at the United Center after a group of protesters took apart some of the barrier and carried the panels away.

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.

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.

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.

President Joe Biden delivered the headline address Monday night in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention.

President Joe Biden's daughter delivers remarks ahead of his speech at the DNC.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden spoke Monday in Chicago on the first night of the Democratic National Convention.

Chicago protesters breached a security fence outside the United Center on Monday as thousands inside prepared for the first night of the Democratic National Convention.