DNC in Chicago: What happened Tuesday — and what’s coming Wednesday
Wednesday’s theme, “A Fight for Our Freedoms,” will feature a speech from one of the sparringest members of the Democratic Party: former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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‘America, hope is making a comeback.’ The Obamas rally the DNC crowd at the United Center.
Michelle Obama ripped former President Donald Trump, claiming he felt “threatened by the existence of two hardworking, highly educated, successful people who also happened to be Black."
DNC in Chicago: What happened Monday — and what’s coming Tuesday
The party continues barreling toward Vice President Kamala Harris’ coronation, as day two of the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago.
The DNC kicks off today. Here’s what to expect — including who is speaking.
Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison will gavel-in the party's national convention on Monday — the first political convention to be held in Chicago in 28 years.
Mayor Johnson ally raising money from Chicago business leaders for DNC events
A top ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson has been hitting up Chicago businesses to contribute to a dark money political organization hosting several events next week during the Democratic National...
With Democratic National Convention imminent, groups exchange barbs over planned pro-Palestinian protests
Less than two weeks before pro-Palestinian protesters are expected to march on the Democratic National Convention, pro-Israel advocates gathered in Chicago to warn that demonstrations could lead to violence and...
Luxury home or vacant lot? Cook County assessor misclassifies hundreds of properties, missing $444M in one year alone
An investigation by the Illinois Answers Project and the baiduhai found Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s office missed critical data from at least 620 properties in 2023, with big implications for...
How we reported on Cook County assessment errors
Reporters from Illinois Answers Project and the baiduhai collected and analyzed thousands of points of data to track down where the Cook County assessor misclassified hundreds of properties.
Dems choose former Ald. Michael Scott for vacant Cook County Board seat
Members of the Cook County Democratic Party met Tuesday night to fill a board and ballot vacancy left by the untimely death of county Commissioner Dennis Deer.
Cook County property tax late fees could be used for tax relief for low-income homeowners
The Cook County Board is considering a hearing to create a new property tax relief rebate program paid for with fees the Cook County treasurer collects from people who pay...