DNC speaker schedule Thursday: Kinzinger to give address, Kamala Harris to accept presidential nomination

The Democratic National Convention speaker schedule for its final day will feature former Rep. Adam Kinzinger - R Illinois and will end with history in the making – Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic presidential nomination. 

Chicago DNC: Vivek Ramaswamy, protesters clash in Union Park
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There were some tense moments Thursday when Vivek Ramaswamy showed up at Chicago's Union Park during a large protest against the Democratic National Convention.

Protesters rally in Union Park after clash with Vivek Ramaswamy on final day of DNC

Tensions escalated just before 4:30 p.m. when demonstrators spotted former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and tried to push him out of the park.

Why Chicago's the perfect city for the DNC, college professor weighs in
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FOX 32's Sylvia Perez sat down with Connie Mixon, political science professor from Elmhurst University, to discuss why Chicago was chosen as the host city for the Democratic National Convention.

Chicago Ald. Ray Lopez weighs in on how CPD has handled DNC protests
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FOX 32's Scott Schneider sat down with Alderman Ray Lopez to discuss the Chicago Police Department's handling of the protests during the Democratic National Convention.

Children's character Modi supports Vice President Kamala Harris at DNC event
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A popular children's character is making an appearance this week during the Democratic National Convention. Modi, from the book series The Purple Turtle, is a young Black girl. The authors have a display at McCormick Place this week showcasing Modi wearing T-shirts that support Vice President Kamala Harris.

DNC in Chicago: All eyes on Kamala Harris as she makes her case to voters
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A lot is on the line Thursday night for Vice President Kamala Harris as she is set to accept the Democratic nomination at the DNC. It will be the biggest speech of her life and the first time she is laying out her case for people to vote for her. Retired Sun Times columnist Maudlyne Ihejirika joined Good Day Chicago to share her analysis.

Nancy Pelosi reflects on urging Biden to drop out
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Pelosi said she had mixed emotions when talking to President Joe Biden about not running for a second term.