Good morning, Chicago.
We’ve made it. The politicians and delegates are packing up, as are out-of-town protesters, journalists, and TV hosts. Road closures are opening back up and the United Center will soon be back to its regularly scheduled programming. Beyoncé fans hopeful about a surprise performance put their mirrored cowboy hats away.
Talk now turns to how the city performed, and possibly, whether the Democratic National Convention may return.
Here’s what happened on the final night of the DNC, from the Tribune’s A.D. Quig.
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Kamala Harris accepts Democratic presidential nomination, urges nation to move forward not back
Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday, pledging her election would present to the nation a “precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism and divisive battles of the past” and create “a chance to chart a new way forward.”
“I promise to be a president for all Americans. You can always trust me to put country above party and self, to hold sacred America’s fundamental principles, from the rule of law to free and fair elections to the peaceful transfer of power,” Harris said.
Optimistic Democrats heavy on the patriotism at Chicago convention
Time and again, cameras at the made-for-TV party panned the crowd wildly waving the placards, as Democrats made a bid to claim the mantles of patriotism and love of personal freedom that have long been Republican turf.
Former Republican U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger: Trump has untethered the GOP from its values
Speaking in prime time just before Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democrats’ presidential nomination, Kinzinger said that since turning against Trump, he has been “relieved to discover” that “the Democrats are as patriotic as” Republicans.
Former Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan campaigns for Kamala Harris
More than five years after she left public office, former Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan appeared on the national stage, speaking on the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to encourage voters to elect Vice President Kamala Harris the next president.
At DNC, survivors of gun violence and families of victims share their stories
Survivors and family members of victims of gun violence attested at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday to the ways shootings impacted their lives and spurred them to advocacy.
One of the most potent speeches came from Gabrielle Giffords, the former Democratic congresswoman who was wounded in a 2011 shooting in her Arizona district. Giffords, who was shot in the head while out greeting constituents, spoke Thursday about her long road to recovery.
Why were female delegates wearing white on the final night of the Democratic National Convention?
If you think you saw a lot of women wearing white during the final night of the Democratic National Convention, you didn’t need to adjust your television set.
Despite rumors, no surprise performance from Beyoncé or Taylor Swift at the DNC
Rumors of a surprise performance from a top tier pop star swirled in the days leading up to the Democratic National Convention and reached a fever pitch in the hours before Vice President Kamala Harris’ ceremonial nomination. The rumors turned out to be just that.
How do you pronounce Kamala? Her grandnieces explain at the Democratic National Convention
The final night of the Democratic National Convention included a tutorial on pronouncing Kamala Harris’ name — featuring none other than the candidate’s great nieces.
The actress Kerry Washington introduced the girls by saying “it’s come to my attention that there are some folks who struggle — or pretend to struggle — with the proper pronunciation of our future president’s name.”
She added, “Confusion is understandable. Disrespect is not. So tonight we are going to help everyone get it right.”
Chicago Bears went 4-0 in the preseason. Get Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the 53-man roster — and what else to know before Week 1.
10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears finished as the best NFL team in the preseason with a perfect 4-0 record following a 34-21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium. It was the third consecutive victory by double-digit points and wrapped up the club’s first perfect exhibition schedule since 1994.
If you’ve crossed a starting line, you’ve heard his voice: Dave Kappas announces races from Chicago Triathlon to Shamrock Shuffle
Runners may not know the announcer’s name, but they certainly know his voice. For two decades, Dave Kappas of Constructive Noise has stood on the platform near the start of dozens of local and national endurance events. He not only conveys pre-event instructions and reminders but also much-needed doses of encouragement and humor.
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Pink performs during her Summer Carnival World Tour at Strawberry Arena on July 25, 2024, in Stockholm, Sweden. (Iwi Onodera/Redferns/Getty)
What to do in Chicago: Pink in concert, Chicago Hip Hop Weekend and chalk art all over Howard Street
Also, Lyric Opera presents a full Sunday of free performances in Millennium Park, Chicago Gamespace puts on an art exhibit and The Roots perform at Ravinia.
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