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Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson expects role in Chicago DNC, though unclear if it's in primetime
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson will be part of a "baton handoff" with another mayor during this week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago, he told the Journal Sentinel Monday. "It's not like a superhero origin story or anything like that. It's not like Bruce Wayne was 10 when he went down Crime Alley — it's not anything like that," said Johnson, an ardent Batman fan and fast-rising Democrat. "I've described it sort of like a relay with another...
Pro-Palestinian protestors demonstrate outside of the DNC in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention is underway inside the United Center. And outside, where we are right now, protests are also getting underway with a large demonstration and march, possibly the first of many this week. There's music and flags, banners and slogans, mostly in support of the Palestinian cause. NPR's Sandhya Dirks is one member of our team here covering the DNC protests. Good to see you face-to-face, Sandhya.
DNC projects Harris campaign messaging on Chicago's Trump Tower
CHICAGO (TND) — The Democratic National Committee (DNC) kicked off its 2024 convention Sunday with a creative new jab at its political opposition. Projections by the DNC on the side of Chicago’s Trump Tower now display digs directed at former President Donald Trump. Such messages include describing Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, as “weird as hell” and dubbing the building “Project 2025 HQ.”
It’s Linear All the Way for Crawford in Chicago
Radio World Buyer’s Guide articles are intended to help readers understand why their colleagues chose particular products to solve various technical situations. This month’s articles focus on codecs and STLs. It’s linear audio all the way for Crawford Broadcasting in Chicago, which extended its studio WheatNet IP to...
Democrat Janet Granholm weighs in on DNC and Harris-Walz ticket
It’s day one of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, with Vice President Kamala Harris riding what’s been characterized as a "wave of enthusiasm" among Democrats, many of whom expressed misgivings about the party’s prospects just a month ago when President Biden was the nominee. But is...
It’s official: Nykia Wright named NAR CEO
The National Association of Realtors announced this morning that interim CEO Nykia Wright has been named permanent CEO of the organization. Wright was first tapped for the job last November when then-CEO Bob Goldberg moved up his exit from the organization. Wright previously held executive positions with the Chicago Sun-Times,...
Labor unions to get prime billing on first night of DNC
Leaders of several of the largest labor unions in the country will have speaking slots during primetime at the Democratic National Convention on Monday in Chicago, as the party continues its political overtures to a crucial voting block.According to details first shared with CBS News, at least seven labor union representatives will deliver remarks Monday on the convention stage. This includes United Automobile Workers President Shawn Fain, Service Employees International Union President April Verrett, and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees President Lee Saunders. Laborers' International Union of North America President President Brent Booker, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers...
Hollywood heads to Chicago for the Democratic convention, as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift speculation swirls
When Barack Obama accepted his presidential nomination at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Jennifer Lopez was in town, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner attended the proceedings together, and Kanye West performed at an Obama campaign party.
Stephen Colbert is completely unrecognizable as he dons fake beard, dark glasses and Chicago Bulls cap ahead of DNC
Late-night funnyman Stephen Colbert was completely unrecognizable while donning a fake beard and sunglasses ahead of the DNC. In addition to the fake facial hair, Colbert, 60, donned a Chicago Bulls cap and jersey. The comedy legend was spotted speaking with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on camera at the United Center ahead of the Democratic […]
Simone Biles Poses With ‘Olympic F–king Champion’ Menu During Dinner With Jonathan Owens
Simone Biles is continuing her celebration after the 2024 Paris Olympics with her husband, Jonathan Owens. Biles, 27, was all smiles at Maple & Ash restaurant in Chicago as she held up a custom menu that read, “Olympic f–king champion” in a boomerang clip shared via her Instagram Story on Saturday, August 17. The Team […]
The Trump-Vance campaign to challenge Harris and DNC with press conference in Chicago on Monday
Supporters of former President Donald Trump will host a press conference on Monday in Chicago, the same city and day the Democratic National Convention kicks off. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) will offer a scathing rebuke of Vice President Kamala Harris’s political record from Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago. The […]
John Paxson once detailed the difference in leadership between Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan: “Michael was very demanding as a teammate”
John Paxson, though he believed Jordan's uncompromising approach was much needed for him to become the GOAT, adored Scottie Pippen's leadership style more.
JB Pritzker declares Malort the ‘unofficial shot’ of DNC in Chicago
Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) promoted the Democratic National Convention by endorsing the liquor Malort as the “unofficial shot” of the event, which is being held in Chicago this year. The alcoholic beverage is commonly associated with Chicago, which was introduced to the Illinois city in the 1920s and has ramped up in demand in recent […]
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