Chicago DNC 2024: Street closures and traffic impacts from the convention
The Democratic National Convention is shutting down several streets in downtown Chicago, disrupting the travel of locals and visitors making their way across the city.
The Democratic National Convention is shutting down several streets in downtown Chicago, disrupting the travel of locals and visitors making their way across the city.
DNC street closures continue through Friday
Several more streets were closed Sunday as preparations for the Democratic National Convention continue on Chicago's Near West Side.
Several more streets were closed Sunday as preparations for the Democratic National Convention continue on Chicago's Near West Side.
Chicago DNC 2024: Businesses taking extra precautions ahead of protests
With the Democratic National Convention set to begin on Monday, many businesses across Chicago have taken extra precautions to protect their properties amid concerns that protests could escalate.
With the Democratic National Convention set to begin on Monday, many businesses across Chicago have taken extra precautions to protect their properties amid concerns that protests could escalate.
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.
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.
Chicago hotel evacuated after flames seen shooting from sidewalk in electrical vault fire
Flames were seen shooting out of a sidewalk, prompting a hazmat situation and the evacuation of a hotel Wednesday morning in the West Town neighborhood.
Flames were seen shooting out of a sidewalk, prompting a hazmat situation and the evacuation of a hotel Wednesday morning in the West Town neighborhood.
Chicago style mural celebrates upcoming DNC
A new mural popped up on the Near West Side promoting the DNC. It's part of Choose Chicago's efforts to showcase the best of the city.
A new mural popped up on the Near West Side promoting the DNC. It's part of Choose Chicago's efforts to showcase the best of the city.
Chicago woman allegedly scammed retail store out of $36K through fake returns
A Chicago woman is accused of making several fake return transactions at a Near West Side retail store over the last month.
A Chicago woman is accused of making several fake return transactions at a Near West Side retail store over the last month.
Fire at West Town hotel forces evacuations
Soho House Chicago guests were evacuated ealry Wednesday morning due to a fire near the West Town hotel. Green Street was shut down as crews secured the scene.
Soho House Chicago guests were evacuated ealry Wednesday morning due to a fire near the West Town hotel. Green Street was shut down as crews secured the scene.
Electrical vault fire forces evacuations at West Town hotel
Flames were seen shooting out of a sidewalk, prompting a hazmat situation and the evacuation of a hotel Wednesday morning on Chicago's Near West Side.
Flames were seen shooting out of a sidewalk, prompting a hazmat situation and the evacuation of a hotel Wednesday morning on Chicago's Near West Side.
Secret Service, police provide final Chicago DNC security update
The Democratic National Convention is less than a week away and the U.S. Secret Service and Chicago officials will provide a final update today on security preparations and safety measures for the four-day event.
The Democratic National Convention is less than a week away and the U.S. Secret Service and Chicago officials will provide a final update today on security preparations and safety measures for the four-day event.
Chicago residents brace for DNC traffic chaos amid parking and perimeter restrictions
Street closures and parking restrictions for the 2024 Democratic National Convention are beginning to impact Chicago residents.
Street closures and parking restrictions for the 2024 Democratic National Convention are beginning to impact Chicago residents.
Near West Side residents affected by DNC security setup
Construction is underway on the Near West Side as the DNC security perimeter is set up around the United Center. Several apartment buildings are in the secure zone and residents have to navigate street closures and other road blocks.
Construction is underway on the Near West Side as the DNC security perimeter is set up around the United Center. Several apartment buildings are in the secure zone and residents have to navigate street closures and other road blocks.
Chicago police seek multiple suspects in series of Near West Side burglaries
Chicago police are seeking a group of suspects in connection with a series of burglaries at Near West Side businesses last month.
Chicago police are seeking a group of suspects in connection with a series of burglaries at Near West Side businesses last month.
Chicago police seek multiple suspects in series of Near West Side burglaries
Chicago police are seeking a group of suspects in connection with a series of burglaries at Near West Side businesses last month.
Chicago police are seeking a group of suspects in connection with a series of burglaries at Near West Side businesses last month.
Woman fatally struck by semi on Chicago's Near West Side
A woman was struck and killed by a semi Tuesday night on Chicago's Near West Side.
A woman was struck and killed by a semi Tuesday night on Chicago's Near West Side.
Damen Green Line Station opens on Chicago's Near West Side
A ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Damen Green Line station celebrated the end of a decades-long journey to enhance transit opportunities on the Near West Side.
A ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Damen Green Line station celebrated the end of a decades-long journey to enhance transit opportunities on the Near West Side.
Damen Green Line station opens to CTA riders weeks ahead of DNC
The Damen Green Line station is the newest addition to the CTA rail network, offering easier access to the United Center on Chicago's Near West Side.
The Damen Green Line station is the newest addition to the CTA rail network, offering easier access to the United Center on Chicago's Near West Side.
Sonya Massey murder: Chicago residents, activists call for justice in fatal police shooting
Rev. Al Sharpton addressed the crowd in Chicago, echoing the phrase voiced by Sonya Massey before she died, this time directed at lawmakers.
Rev. Al Sharpton addressed the crowd in Chicago, echoing the phrase voiced by Sonya Massey before she died, this time directed at lawmakers.
Sonya Massey murder: Chicago community calls for justice in fatal police shooting
Emotions ran high in Chicago on Tuesday as civil rights leaders and community members made their voices heard regarding the murder of Sonya Massey.
Emotions ran high in Chicago on Tuesday as civil rights leaders and community members made their voices heard regarding the murder of Sonya Massey.
String of robberies on West Side: Chicago police seek up to seven suspects
Chicago police are warning West Side residents of a recent string of related robberies at commercial businesses.
Chicago police are warning West Side residents of a recent string of related robberies at commercial businesses.