CHICAGO — The Democratic National Convention has reached the halfway point and Wednesday night Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will accept his party’s nomination for vice president.
Former president Bill Clinton is also expected to speak Wednesday evening.
It follows a day of speeches from Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and second gentleman Doug Emhoff. Additionally, Gov. JB Pritzker and Democratic Sen. Tammy gave Illinois a staring role in Tuesday night’s convention proceedings.
Also Tuesday, protestors in the West Loop confronted police during a demonstration outside the Israeli Consulate.
It’s all leading up to Thursday, the final day of the convention in which Vice President Kamala Harris will accept the nomination for president.
After more than a year of planning, Chicago is at the center of the political spotlight this week as host of the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
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The convention runs through Thursday. Chicago has hosted Democrats 12 times, the last being nearly 30 years ago when President Bill Clinton was nominated for a second term.
WGN Cover Story: Why Chicago has hosted more presidential conventions than any other city.