Chicago is preparing for the Democratic National Convention in August, with 50,000 expected attendees. Security and environmental concerns are key focuses as city, federal, and local partners conduct tabletop exercises and allocate additional funds for security costs.
This summer, Chicago & Milwaukee will be hosting the 2024 nominating conventions. With high-profile events, come high security risks. I secured an additional $25 million each for Chicago & Milwaukee to cover security costs and safely host their respective conventions.
In August, Chicago & Milwaukee will be hosting the 2024 nominating conventions. With high-profile events, come high security risks. That's why I secured an additional $25 million each for Chicago & Milwaukee to cover security costs and safely host their respective conventions.
Dozens of federal and local emergency management and law enforcement leaders met Thursday to play out hypothetical scenarios that could arise when Chicago hosts the Democratic National Convention from Aug. 19-22. https://t.co/EbEHNr8XuS
From @AmandaVinicky: Dozens of federal and local emergency management and law enforcement leaders met to play out hypothetical scenarios that could arise when Chicago hosts the Democratic National Convention from Aug. 19-22. https://t.co/mTenVM3DcF https://t.co/1t6stWWegc
A classified meeting on security for the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago was held Thursday. https://t.co/r4vD4G9XPR
CPD and feds meet to discuss Chicago's security plans for DNC https://t.co/yyMuPpCcg2 https://t.co/hoHiVMKy3F
REMINDER: The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago because Democrats want to showcase that city to the country. That city: https://t.co/BuKbYcAPnp
As with all major events in Chicago, training is vital as we prepare for the upcoming Democratic National Convention in August. Chief Duane DeVries and members of the #ChicagoPolice Department joined local, state and federal public safety partners at a tabletop exercise hosted by… https://t.co/ilmM1MKvsH
When Chicago hosts the Democratic National Convention this summer, 50,000 people are expected in town. Planners want the event to be mindful of how trash is discarded and the environmental footprint. https://t.co/K6WUazM3Vr
The City, Federal, and Local partners gathered at Soldier Field to provide an update regarding DNC prep prior to a Senior Leadership Tabletop Exercise. https://t.co/7E7Va8FyQO