Protesters plan large marches and rallies as Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago

State Representative LaurieBeth Hager of Fargo is a Delegate at Democratic National Convention

CHICAGO, IL (KVRR) — Democratic National Convention has delegates from across the nation represent each state. One of them being Fargo’s very own State Representative LaurieBeth Hager. This is the second time Hager has been a delegate at the DNC for North Dakota. The one main difference for her is that this convention is in person unlike the virtual event in 2020 due to the pandemic. With Vice President Kamala Harris’s selection of running mate …

Father of American hostage in Gaza on why he's at the Democratic convention

The father of American hostage Hersh Polin discusses the struggle he and other relatives of hostages face as they wait for a potential cease-fire and release of the captives in Gaza. Jon Polin talks with NBC News' Lester Holt about why he's at the Democratic convention in Chicago.

Chicago police arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators

Protests were organized by a coalition of nearly 300 organizations that are calling for an end to US aid to Israel.

DNC demonstrators at Israeli consulate there to ‘wreak havoc’, Chicago’s top cop says

After a night of tense protests with dozens of arrests outside the Israeli consulate, Chicago’s top cop said Wednesday that his officers performed admirably.

Chicago firefighters protesting near Democratic National Convention after 3 years without contract

CHICAGO — Chicago firefighters are protesting near the Democratic National Convention this week, calling for more funding and resources after three years without a contract. Dozens of firefighters protested Tuesday on the second day of the convention at the corner of North Ogden Avenue and West Madison Street, just down the road from the United Center. They also protested Monday and will continue Wednesday and Thursday, in addition to putting up…