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State Republican leaders are urging local candidates to stay the course on issues of crime, economics and corruption to help chip away at Democratic strongholds in the suburbs — and not to rely on a bump from former President Donald Trump.
In an abrupt about-face, festival organizers announced the event will remain in Chicago after all. Neighborhood residents who were eager to see the festival leave town expressed dismay on learning they'd be dealing with the noise, trash, traffic again.
Some small businesses involved with DNC-related events — from food trucks to party planners — are excited to be a part of history, while others see the four-day convention as just another event during a busy summer season.
Caroline Weaver is documenting the city’s storefronts in a guide to locavore shopping.