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Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren, right, shakes hands with Conagra Brands President and CEO Sean Connolly at an Economic Club of Chicago event at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Hotel on Sept. 5, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears CEO sticking to his game plan for Chicago lakefront stadium

May 28, 2025 at 4:12 p.m.

Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren continued to push for public financing despite ongoing skepticism from state officials.

Republican former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois speaks during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Several Republicans, including ex-US Rep. Adam Kinzinger, spoke at the DNC this year … and Democrats loved it

August 23, 2024 at 5:40 p.m.

Ex-US Rep. Kinzinger said since turning against Donald Trump he has been 'relieved to discover' that 'Democrats are as patriotic as' Republicans.

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz waves to the crowd with his family after speaking at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. Walz’ wife Gwen, right, daughter Hope, left, and son Gus, joined him. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Tim Walz formally accepts the Democratic VP nomination in keynote speech at DNC

August 22, 2024 at 6:23 a.m.

A Nebraska native and former teacher, football coach and congressman, Tim Walz was chosen over a list of other better-known Democrats, including de facto DNC host Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.

Former President Bill Clinton speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Bill Clinton will speak at the DNC Wednesday, here’s how to watch

August 21, 2024 at 10:01 p.m.

Former President Bill Clinton takes the stage Wednesday night at the United Center, revisiting the site where he accepted his party's nomination for a second term 28 years ago, the...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker address the delegates on Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker hammers Donald Trump in DNC speech: ‘Take it from an actual billionaire, Trump is rich in only one thing: stupidity’

August 21, 2024 at 6:56 a.m.

JB Pritzker, a driving force behind bringing the convention to his hometown, used his stage time to assail Republican nominee Donald Trump, with whom he’s sparred throughout his time in...

Gov. JB Pritzker visits the convention floor on Aug. 18, 2024, before the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker’s national moment has come at the DNC. But it’s much different than first imagined.

August 20, 2024 at 6:51 a.m.

The Illinois governor who brought the Democratic National Convention to Chicago takes the stage Tuesday night.

Sen. Dick Durbin speaks on Aug. 19, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

US Sen. Dick Durbin calls Trump a ‘bad boss.’ Former Chicago Bulls star Steve Kerr also speaks at DNC.

August 20, 2024 at 2:26 p.m.

Sen. Dick Durbin assailed the effect of Trump’s presidency on workers, saying 'he wants a chance to make America unemployed again.'

Workers put the final touches on the stage for the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 15, 2024. One week before Vice President Kamala Harris is set to accept her party’s presidential nomination, Democratic National Convention officials and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson took to the United Center floor Thursday to unveil the stage where Harris will deliver her history-making address. The speakers' lectern rises from the floor. “We’ve been working for over a year to build the figurative and now literal stage for our party and our nominees,” said Alex Hornbrook, executive director of the Democratic National Convention Committee.

Democrats unveil the stage for next week’s DNC in Chicago

August 15, 2024 at 7:53 p.m.

The Democratic National Convention will begin on Monday with the speeches and high-profile events occurring at the United Center.

Children play on a basketball court on July 25, 2024, at the Henry Horner Annex across the street from the United Center ahead of the Democratic National Convention. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago DNC host committee says it has raised a record $94 million

August 15, 2024 at 9:41 a.m.

The local host committee for next week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago said it had raised $94 million for the four-day event, a record for a nominating convention for either...

Vice President Kamala Harris talks with Gov. J.B. Pritzker after they gave speeches ahead of midterm elections in Chicago on Nov. 6, 2022. (Michael Blackshire/baiduhai)

Gov. J.B. Pritzker interviewed twice for Kamala Harris VP slot, source says

August 1, 2024 at 8:04 p.m.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was interviewed twice this week by Vice President Kamala Harris' vetting team as she nears an announcement on a running mate, a source said.

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