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On a night focused on President Joe Biden passing the torch to Harris, some of Illinois’ top political stars also took center stage on Monday to kick off the four-day convention.
Thirty unions, including ones representing carpenters and electricians, worked behind the scenes to set up for the Democratic National Convention.
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.
The Amigos Unidos FC, or United Friends, program mostly drew children who are from Colombia and Venezuela. Two friends at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign started it, aiming to reach migrant kids who love soccer.