A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC
The Democratic National Convention’s second night served up a double dose of Obama firepower for Vice President Kamala Harris.
What to watch as the Democratic National Convention enters its second day in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention heads into its second day on Tuesday. With President Joe Biden having addressed delegates, the week’s full focus now turns to Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, as the party and its leaders aim to argue why their new nominee is best suited to be…
217 Today: Gov. JB Pritzker says his wife may be the final decision maker in his next political move
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear parts of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s speech at the DNC yesterday and what he says it’ll take for him to run for a third term. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mae Antar, Mawa Iqbal, Lisa Kurian Philip, Alex…
Joe Biden’s exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a civil rights hero. Takeaways from Day 1 of the DNC
IPM News producer Christine Hatfield covers the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention ‘s first night showcased speeches from the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump and the last one to beat him. Hillary Clinton spoke hopefully of finally breaking the “glass ceiling” to elect a female president. Joe Biden laced into Trump and directly…
Pastor-led grocery store officially opens in Danville food desert
With help from a state grant, Carle Health and other partners, Heavenly Square is bringing fresh ingredients to an area of Danville where they were inaccessible before.