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Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomes DNC delegates. 'No better place to start than here in Chicago'

"As a Black man raising a Black girl on the West Side of Chicago, I know that my daughter will see not only a reflection of herself in the White House but our deepest American values," Johnson told a world audience.

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Chicago’s DNC ‘belongs to Rev. Jesse Jackson.’ Leaders honor Rainbow PUSH founder

Jesse Jackson was feted a day ahead of the convention’s official launch on Monday, when he’ll be honored onstage at the United Center alongside his son and fellow delegate Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill.

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Chicago ready for DNC spotlight as nation's Democrats take over city

Inside the arena, Democrats will amplify their campaign messaging of positivity over “weird” and help highlight Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign as a trailblazing candidate who could become the first Black and Asian American woman to take the White House. Outside, protesters will do their…

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Last piping plover chick returns, again, to Montrose Beach — but this time with a cousin

Nagamo, the only piping plover chick to survive from a full clutch of eggs spawned at Montrose Beach, was seen leaving the area Wednesday, but days later reappeared with their cousin from Waukegan.