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A Chicago Transit Authority train pulls into the new Damen Ave. station just two blocks from the United Center Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, one week before the start of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Want to speed up a road or transit project? Just host a political convention

By Jeff McMurray - Associated Press

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro visits Cheyney University to talk about investments in Pennsylvania's Historically Black Universities, on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Cheyney, Pa. (Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Muslim Democrats buoyed by Shapiro snub encourage ‘mass demonstrations’ at DNC

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol stands in the dugout before a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol after end of 21-game losing streak that tied AL record

Associated Press

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Flexen, center, reacts as he comes out of a baseball game during the second inning against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

White Sox routed by Twins for longest MLB skid in 36 years

By Tyler Mason - Associated Press

Panelists, recruiters and attendees, network and discuss changes in the industry among other media professionals at the Hilton Chicago, Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the 2024 National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago. (AP Photo/Cheyanne Mumphrey)

After Trump’s appearance, the nation’s largest gathering of Black journalists gets back to business

By Gary Fields and Cheyanne Mumphrey - Associated Press

A Secret Service agents stands post in front of the stage ahead of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaking at the National Association of Black Journalists, NABJ, convention, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Trump calls Harris disrespectful for not attending National Association of Black Journalists event

By Mallory Wilson - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump walks on stage at the National Association of Black Journalists, NABJ, convention, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Donald Trump questions Kamala Harris’ race as he appears at gathering of Black journalists

By Matt Brown and Michelle L. Price - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. is doused as his team celebrates after their win over the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game Monday, July 29, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Bobby Witt Jr. hits grand slam and the Royals hand the White Sox their 15th straight loss

By Matt Carlson - Associated Press

Deputy Special Agent in Charge Derek Mayer speaks during a Democratic National Convention security briefing at the U.S. Secret Service's Chicago Field Office, Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

‘Chicago is ready’: Police say no out-of-town officers posted in neighhborhoods for DNC

By Sophia Tareen - Associated Press

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich holds a news conference outside a federal courthouse in Chicago on Monday, Aug. 2, 2021. Blagojevich sued his home state Monday for booting him from the governor’s seat after his 2008 arrest for corruption and stripping him of his right to run for elective office in Illinois. Before filing the lawsuit, an unapologetic Blagojevich addressed reporters outside the same federal courthouse in Chicago where he was convicted, declaring: “I’m back.” He said he hasn’t decided, however, if he will seek to run for anything if he succeeds in eliminating the legal hurdles to doing so. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Rod Blagojevich says Obama is playing the role of Chicago ward-boss

By Mallory Wilson - The Washington Times

This is an aerial photograph of the United Center taken Monday, May 1, 2006, in Chicago. The owners of the NBA's Chicago Bulls and NHL's Blackhawks unveiled a $7 billion plan Tuesday, July 23, 2024, to replace the parking lots surrounding the United Center with green space, mixed-income housing, a music hall and more.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Bulls, Blackhawks owners unveil $7 billion plan to transform area around United Center

By Andrew Seligman - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner is doused with water after he was walked by Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Humberto Castellanos, forcing in a run by Mike Tauchman to win the baseball game 2-1, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Hoerner’s bases-loaded walk in the 10th gives the Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Diamondbacks

By Gavin Dorsey - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki heads to first on an RBI single during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, July 14, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

9-year-old Seiya Suzuki excited for return to Tokyo Dome for Japan series vs Dodgers in 2025

By Seth Engle - Associated Press

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams speaks during a news conference after practice at the NFL football team's mandatory minicamp in Lake Forest, Ill., Thursday, June 6, 2024. The Chicago Bears have locked in their top two rookies, agreeing to four-year contracts with No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams and No. 9 selection Rome Odunze and avoiding any training camp drama with their prized quarterback and receiver. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Bears agree to deals with QB Caleb Williams, wide receiver Rome Odunze

Associated Press

911 calling versus protecting the family illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

The problem with calling 911

By David Keene - The Washington Times

President Joe Biden waves to the media as he walks to board Marine One, Monday July 15, 2024, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, enroute to Andrews Air Force Base and onto Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Democrats could start to lock in Biden nomination secretly Sunday in online vote despite discord

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

A downed tree lies across a driveway after strong winds hit Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, July 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Scott McFetridge)

Severe storms with tornado reports whip through Midwest, killing 1, cutting power to 460K

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Chicago police officers walk through a homeless encampment in Chicago on Friday, July 12, 2024. Homeless people who have been living in one of Chicago's largest and most visible encampments will be relocated to a shelter by next week so the area will be emptied before the Democratic National Convention in August, a city official said Friday. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)

Chicago to remove homeless encampment ahead of Democratic National Convention

By Scott Bauer - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes to start All-Star Game for N.L. after just 11 major league starts

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Steele baffles Orioles for seven innings as Cubs complete sweep with rout

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press