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Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of 23-year-old Hersh Polin-Goldberg, wore stickers with the number 320, drawing attention to the number of days their son has been held. “Hersh, if you can hear us, we love you, stay strong, survive,” Goldberg said.
Gena Rowlands earned plaudits for her roles as women in crisis in films directed by her husband, John Cassavetes, then charmed younger audiences in her son's tear-jerker 'The Notebook.'
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.