Activists protest in Chicago ahead of DNC, demanding action on key issues

As DNC delegates and thousands of journalists arrived in the city, the groups voiced their demands on LGBTQ liberation, abortion rights, and Palestinian issues.

Activists protest in Chicago ahead of DNC, demanding action on key issues
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On the eve of the Democratic National Convention, activists from the group "Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws," which includes various activist organizations, held a protest Sunday in downtown Chicago.

Protesters march in downtown Chicago ahead of DNC
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Protesters marched in downtown Chicago just one day before the start of the Democratic National Convention.

Chicago DNC 2024: Protests, marches and rallies

With all eyes on Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, several activist groups are planning on holding rallies and marches to draw attention to their platforms.

Security measures being set up around Chicago for the DNC
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Security measures are starting to ramp up around downtown Chicago as the city prepares to host tens of thousands of visitors for the Democratic National Convention.

Preservation plan for 3 Loop skyscrapers
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The federal government decided to reuse the vacant buildings at 202, 214 and 220 South State Street.

Body pulled from Chicago River in the Loop identified

A body that was pulled from the southern branch of the Chicago River in the Loop earlier this month has been identified. 

Man found dead in the Loop

A death investigation is underway after a man was found dead in the Loop Saturday morning. 

Rosebud Randolph to change name, menu in the coming months

Rosebud Randolph is launching a three-phase renovation project to introduce "Esta Loca," a vibrant Mexican-inspired concept.

Woman, 24, wounded in Loop drive-by shooting

A woman was hospitalized after a drive-by shooting Monday morning in the Loop.

Man, 61, violently robbed in the Loop

A 61-year-old man was attacked and robbed at gunpoint Tuesday morning in the Loop.

Suburban Chicago man who attempted to detonate explosive device in Loop sentenced

A suburban Chicago man was sentenced to federal prison Friday after he tried to detonate what he believed was a car bomb outside a Loop bar in 2012, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office.