A D Quig

A.D. Quig covers Cook County government, City Hall and the Obama Presidential Center. She joined the Tribune in 2022 after covering politics for Crain’s Chicago Business and The Daily Line.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris celebrates her nomination with husband second gentleman Doug Emhoff, Aug. 22, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

DNC in Chicago: What happened as Democrats wrapped up final day of convention

August 23, 2024 at 10:11 a.m.

The politicians and delegates are packing up, as are out-of-town protesters, journalists, and TV hosts. Beyoncé fans hopeful about a surprise performance put their mirrored cowboy hats away.

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz waves to the crowd with his family after speaking at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. Walz’ wife Gwen, right, daughter Hope, left, and son Gus, joined him. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

DNC in Chicago: What happened Wednesday — and what’s coming Thursday

August 22, 2024 at 10:50 a.m.

It’s the fourth and final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Vice President Kamala Harris will ceremonially accept her party's nomination.

Former President Barack Obama speaks Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

DNC in Chicago: What happened Tuesday — and what’s coming Wednesday

August 21, 2024 at 8:16 a.m.

Wednesday’s theme, “A Fight for Our Freedoms,” will feature a speech from one of the sparringest members of the Democratic Party: former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Aug. 19, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

DNC in Chicago: What happened Monday — and what’s coming Tuesday

August 20, 2024 at 8:02 a.m.

The party continues barreling toward Vice President Kamala Harris’ coronation, as day two of the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago.

Activists march on North Michigan Avenue on Aug. 18, 2024, in Chicago, host city for the Democratic National Convention. The protest was organized by CODEPINK, a women-led anti-war nonprofit that seeks to redirect tax dollars into health care, education and green jobs. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

The DNC kicks off today. Here’s what to expect — including who is speaking.

August 19, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.

Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison will gavel-in the party's national convention on Monday — the first political convention to be held in Chicago in 28 years.

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