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During Monday's march, dozens of protesters broke through the security perimeter fencing near Park 578, a designated protest site near the United Center. Police responded before the protesters could get any further, leading to a standoff. Eventually, the fencing was breached in five locations, and…
The featured speaker of the evening will be President Biden, of course, but plenty of people will precede him on stage, including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Hundreds of people rallying against the Israel-Hamas war and restrictions on reproductive rights kicked off the first protest of the Democratic National Convention on Sunday, but they were met by an even larger showing from Chicago police.
The vibe of the first-of-its kind roll call on Tuesday, DNC planners say, is intended to be that of a celebration. The roll call comes before the prime-time speakers take the stage, former President Barack Obama and, the Sun-Times has confirmed, former first lady Michelle.