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Vice President Kamala Harris, a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, greets people on the tarmac after arriving on Air Force Two in Milwaukee on July 23, 2024. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

In Wisconsin, Kamala Harris presses case against Trump and for Democratic agenda

July 24, 2024 at 7:23 a.m.

In her first major public campaign rally since Biden quit the race, Kamala Harris pressed the case against Trump and for a Democratic agenda in Wisconsin.

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

A day after Biden quits race, Gov. J.B. Pritzker leads parade of Illinois Democrats backing Kamala Harris

July 23, 2024 at 6:26 a.m.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker led a parade of Illinois Democrats backing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee for president.

People applaud as Peter Barca, left, running for a seat in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, is introduced during a Democratic Party of Racine County monthly membership meeting in Racine, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Democrats fight to retain ‘Blue Wall’ following RNC in Milwaukee

July 21, 2024 at 7:06 a.m.

With the Democratic National Convention just four weeks away, the fight for votes in Midwest battleground states remains fierce.

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten addresses supporters on Nov. 8, 2022, in Burr Ridge. (Erin Hooley/baiduhai)

US Reps. Casten and García join call for President Joe Biden to step aside

July 19, 2024 at 5:03 p.m.

Casten and García become fourth and fifth Illinois Democratic congressmen to call for Biden to drop his bid for reelection.

President Joe Biden speaks at a 2024 Prosperity Summit Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP/Ronda Churchill)

Democrats plan virtual presidential nomination before DNC in Chicago as Rep. Adam Schiff calls on Biden to withdraw

July 17, 2024 at 4:12 p.m.

Democrats are moving forward with plans to nominate President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for a second term through a virtual roll call next month.

An artist's rendering of a new lakefront stadium, released by the Chicago Bears on April 24, 2024. (Manica)

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Bears boss meet privately for first time amid stadium push

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

The governor's office said the discussion with Bears CEO Kevin Warren was "cordial" but Pritzker's "position has not changed."

Democratic National Convention Executive Director Alex Hornbrook, from left, Chicago Chief Operating Officer John Roberson and DNC host committee Executive Director Christy George address the City Club of Chicago on July 11, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

DNC and city officials promise Chicago is ready for international spotlight

July 11, 2024 at 6:16 p.m.

Top aide to Mayor Johnson says the impact of the historic event will be felt long after the expected 50,000 visitors leave town.

U.S. Rep Brad Schneider speaks at Highland Park City Hall, Feb. 3, 2023. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

US Reps. Brad Schneider, Eric Sorensen call on President Biden to drop reelection bid

July 16, 2024 at 9:44 a.m.

Schneider and Sorensen become the latest Illinois Democratic congressmen to urge Biden to step aside.

Chicago's United Center on March 5, 2024. The Democratic National Convention will be held at venue Aug. 19-22. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

DNC host committee has vast majority of $85M fundraising commitment in hand, and aiming for millions more

July 8, 2024 at 12:21 p.m.

Corporations, labor unions and political organizations open their checkbooks for Democratic National Convention in Chicago, what could be one of the most expensive political conventions in history.

Items are loaded through a window at a new migrant shelter under construction in a former Holiday Inn, 7353 S. Cicero Ave., near Midway Airport on June 27, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

State adds two migrant shelters months before DNC, causing objections from lawmakers

July 1, 2024 at 11:24 a.m.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office downplays timing of shelter openings and the Democratic National Convention in August.

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