Democratic National Convention

Under spotlight of DNC, Mayor Brandon Johnson sought to boost progressive, pro-labor brand

With the convention over, Mayor Johnson can hope Chicago's smooth, successful turn as the host city will burnish his political star and inject fresh energy into a stalled progressive agenda.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at Illinois’ Presidential Delegation breakfast at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Aug. 21. 2024, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

A security guard drinks water during his break along South LaSalle Street in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024. The Loop was quiet during the Democratic National Convention. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

DNC put Chicago in the limelight, but it also emptied the Loop of office workers

CTA "L" trains in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024, while the Democratic National Convention is in town. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

DNC spotlight brought clean CTA stations and helpful staff: ‘If only it was this clean every day’

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris celebrate with family after Harris accepted the presidential nomination at the United Center during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 22, 2024. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker and wife gave big for DNC, which raised $97M in all

By Dan Petrella

October 17, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

The host committee reported spending nearly $83 million in the lead-up to, during and in...

From Lollapalooza to the DNC, summer events boost Chicago hotels to record revenue

By Robert Channick

October 1, 2024 at 1:34 p.m.

Visitors to Chicago booked 3.4 million hotel rooms from June through August, up 5% over...

Delegates cheer on Aug. 22, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Downtown lodging industry was big winner during last week’s DNC, thanks to higher room rates and full hotels

By Brian J. Rogal

August 29, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

On the second night of the convention, the average daily room rate was 76% higher...

Roberto Garcia helps his wife Maria Garcia get into their truck after dropping their two children off for their first day of school in East Los Angeles on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Immigrant families in limbo after judge puts US program for spouses on hold

By Valerie Gonzalez

August 28, 2024 at 10:28 a.m.

Although the Biden administration’s “Keeping Families Together” program only began accepting applications last week, families...

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris greets delegates, Aug. 22, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Kamala Harris campaign says it’s raised $540 million and saw a surge of donations during the convention

By Associated Press

November 4, 2024 at 11:46 a.m.

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign says it has now raised $540 million for its election...

Editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis on a successful 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. (Scott Stantis / For the baiduhai)

Editorial: Chicago and the Democrats both rebranded together in a dazzling show of DNC strength

By The Editorial Board

March 2, 2026 at 5:09 p.m.

Chicago just had one of the best weeks in its history.

Dee Henderson, 66, looks toward the United Center from her back porch while crews prepare for the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 12, 2024. Henderson has lived in her house since 1974. She said the whole spectacle of the DNC has been nothing short of a “nuisance." (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

What life is like when the DNC is your neighbor for a week: ‘They caged me in’

By Nell Salzman

August 23, 2024 at 5:56 p.m.

As crowds roared inside the United Center at the DNC, the whole spectacle has been...

Pink, center, and her daughter, Willow Sage Hart, perform at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Lil Jon and Stevie Wonder, country artists and rumors of Beyoncé: the soundtrack of the DNC

By Molly Morrow

August 23, 2024 at 5:56 p.m.

Some of the most buzzed-about moments during the 2024 Democratic National Convention had little to...

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