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Politics | DNC in Chicago: What happened Wednesday — and…

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

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)

Christopher Clevenger of Portage County, Ohio cheers for Governor Tim Walz during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Aug. 21, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is joined on stage by his wife Gwen Walz after his speech at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is joined on stage by his daughter Hope, son Gus and wife Gwen Walz after his speech at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Gwen Walz wife of Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz jumps up as Walz makes his speech at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024.(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Gus Walz, son of Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, is emotional as his dad makes his speech at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024.(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Delegates cheer as Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

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Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz friends and family watch him speak at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Singers John Legend and Sheila E. perform at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

People react as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland walks off the stage after speaking at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Maryland delegates cheer their Gov. Wes Moore, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

People cheer in the crowd while Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Oprah Winfrey surprises delegates taking the stage, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Monica McShan, of Birmingham, Ala., Akilah Ensley, of, Greenville, N.C., and Brice Barnes of Tallahassee, Fla., cheer during Oprah Winfrey's appearance, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Oprah Winfrey speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Former President Bill Clinton speaks to delegates, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Delegates from Tennessee cheer, Aug. 21, 2024, at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Former President Bill Clinton after his speech, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago volunteer Ejhana Sanders takes a selfie photo, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Delegates hold USA signs and a Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris poster, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Former President Bill Clinton speaks Aug. 21, 2024, at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

MK Pritzker, Gov. JB Pritzker, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with daughter Chelsea Clinton clap as former President Bill Clinton addresses the delegates, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

South Carolina delegates cheer Aug. 21, 2024, at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Stevie Wonder, singer-songwriter and musician, performs, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

California delegates cheer during speeches, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

American singer-songwriter Maren Morris sings at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

American comedian and actor Kenan Thompson speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

A delegate wears jewelry for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi takes the stage, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Delegates listen as Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of kidnapped son Hersh Goldberg-Polin, speak Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin an Israeli hostage in Gaza, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Delegates listen as Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin their son kidnapped in Israel, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, their son was kidnapped in Israel, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado speaks, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, New Jersey, gavels in the night’s agenda, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

North Carolina delegates cheer, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

The crowd cheers during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Action Fund, speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker opens the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Jess Davis, the 2019 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, sings the national anthem at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz checks out the stage in the afternoon before his speech, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi walks off the stage after speaking with Democratic political strategist and CNN commentator David Axelrod at the University Club of Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks at the Illinois’ Presidential Delegation breakfast at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Aug. 21. 2024, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

On the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D - IL) participates in a panel discussion at New Furama Restaurant, 2828 S. Wentworth Avenue in Chicago, on electing Asian Americans to political office. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

John Legend does a sound check Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

A demonstrator holds a sign while listening to speakers during a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, ahead of the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Political activist Cornel West speaks during a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park on Aug. 21, 2024, ahead of the day's Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein gives an interview during a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park on Aug. 21, 2024, ahead of the day's Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at Illinois’ Presidential Delegation breakfast at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Aug. 21. 2024, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Democrats laugh during the speech of Georgia U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock at Illinois’ Presidential Delegation breakfast at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Aug. 21. 2024, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Georgia U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock speaks at Illinois’ Presidential Delegation breakfast at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Aug. 21. 2024, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

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.

Her vice presidential pick, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, spoke to his largest national audience yet on Wednesday night, peppering his relatively brief address with sports references and framing the party’s definition of freedom.

“Freedom. When Republicans use the word freedom, they mean that the government should be free to invade your doctor’s office. Corporations free to pollute your air and water. And banks free to take advantage of customers,” Walz said. “But when we Democrats talk about freedom, we mean the freedom to make a better life for yourself and the people that you love. Freedom to make your own health care decisions. And, yeah, your kids’ freedom to go to school without worrying about being shot dead in the hall.”

The Tribune’s Dan Petrella has the dispatch from inside the United Center .

And former President Bill Clinton, who departed frequently from his prepared remarks in an address relatively early in the evening, highlighted Trump’s selfishness, joking that he sounded like a tenor during a warm up, “Me, me, me, me.”

The Tribune’s Rick Pearson, Olivia Stevens, and Molly Morrow have the rundown.

Thursday’s theme is “For Our Future” and will also feature Republican former Congressman Adam Kinzinger, who previously lived in Channahon south of Chicago. DNC officials have repeatedly invited Republicans to publicly repudiate former President Donald Trump.

Harris is known as a gifted speaker. However, she has the unenviable task of not only appearing after this week’s gifted orators but also of measuring up to past conventions’ speakers. Former president Barack Obama’s 2004 keynote “audacity of hope” address — delivered when he was a state senator running for U.S. Senate — is one speech few political watchers have forgotten. It’s a message that seems both “sepia-toned” today and timely as ever, Obama’s contemporaries told the Tribune .

If you haven’t been keeping up with the Tribune’s photo team, here’s a look at demonstrations from day three  and from the floor of the United Center.

Here’s what happened yesterday

The star power continued on day three: singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder sang, Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson joked, and actress and director Mindy Kaling hosted. The biggest, perhaps, was Oprah Winfrey, a self-described “registered independent” who made a surprise address Wednesday night to endorse Harris, a choice that represented “common sense over nonsense,” and (she said in her trademark singsong) “jo-o-o-y.”

“Who says you can’t go home again?” she asked at the United Center, not far from the studio where she used to tape her long-running daytime talk show, to loud cheers. She earned another round of applause as she ticked off all the states where she’d lived, including an extra loud cheer when she said, “sweet home Chicago.” Here’s a recap from the Tribune’s Jake Sheridan .

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, one of highest-profile Democrats to signal publicly that Biden should step aside, also took the stage to blast Trump’s “gleeful” embrace of political violence on Jan. 6. Earlier in the day, the Tribune’s Ray Long caught her at a University Club event, where she promoted her new book and “rebuffed efforts to explain more about her interactions with Biden that precipitated the president’s decision to withdraw.”

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, one of the party’s most prominent LGBTQ+ officials, used a brief primetime address to knock Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance and mark the nation’s progress on marriage equality in his lifetime.

Buttigieg also joined more than 300 attendees — including former Mayor Lori Lightfoot — at a rooftop event Tuesday to celebrate record numbers of LGBTQ+ representatives in public office. The Tribune’s Lizzie Kane reported on outstanding issues for a growing segment of the party’s top officials.

Amid the celebrity sightings ( and themed music ) for each state on Tuesday, a lone Illinois delegate voted “present” during the convention roll call to ceremonially nominate Harris. Their identity wasn’t clear until the next day: The Tribune’s Olivia Olander reported it came from a Crete-Monee Unit School District 201 board member and critic of Biden’s approach to the war in Gaza.

The third day of protests was a marked departure from Tuesday. At its peak, 1,000 marchers approached Park 578 near the United Center in support of a ceasefire in Gaza Wednesday evening. The mood was largely upbeat and positive, our protest team reported — a contrast from the previous night, when some 60 protestors were arrested in what Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling described as a “clash.”

Officers detain a protester at the Damen CTA stop while activists march near Lake Street during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Pro-Palestinian activists march on Lake Street during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Demonstrators march back to Union Park after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war, during the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Police officers wait next to a bus shelter with a welcome sign as demonstrators march back to Union Park after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war, during the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Officers detain a protester at the Damen CTA stop while activists march near Lake Street during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Officers remove members of the press and activists after detaining a protester at the Damen CTA stop during a march on the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

An officer fist-bumps a child while activists march from Union Park towards Damen Avenue during the third day of the Democratic National Convention Wednesday Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Officers stand in Park 578 while activists march west toward Damen Avenue during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

A man yells at members of the press and protesters to leave the area around his house while activists march from Union Park toward Damen Avenue during the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling instructs officers as demonstrators march after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park on Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Demonstrators march after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park on Aug. 21, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Demonstrators begin a march after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, during the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Demonstrators march after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, during the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Pro-Palestinian activists march from Union Park while protesting during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Pro-Palestinian activists gather in Union Park to protest during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

People pray while activists gather in Union Park to protest during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Pro-Palestinian activists gather in Union Park to protest during the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

A group of women hold Palestinian flags while attending a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, ahead of the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Demonstrators yell chants during a rally against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, ahead of the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Two demonstrators with opposing viewpoints argue during a rally against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, ahead of the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

A demonstrator celebrates after working to place a Palestinian flag on a fence during a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, ahead of the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

A demonstrator holds a Palestinian flag on a fence during a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, ahead of the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

“We attempted to avoid the clash, to no avail. But CPD is not going to run away. We will not stand by and allow our officers to be attacked, because an officer who cannot protect himself cannot protect this city,” Snelling said. He reported two minor injuries.

Members of “The Squad” and about 40 others separately called for a Palestinian American to be given a speaking slot at the convention Wednesday, Trib’s Sylvan Lebrun and Sarah Freishtat reported.

If you were out at one of Tuesday night’s parties (Pritzker hosted John Legend at the Salt Shed into the wee hours) or at the latest Late Show taping , here’s a fact-check you might’ve missed from Tuesday’s speeches. If you got enough sleep to head out for the final day’s events, expect more frequent service on the Green and Blue lines, Kane and Freishtat reported.

Other must-reads from the convention

• Trib’s Tess Kenny spoke with some of the high school journalists from across Illinois who were picked to report as fully credentialed media this week. It’s the biggest youth reporter contingent in convention history, per the host committee.
• Three Chicago Sky players attended the convention Tuesday. For Elizabeth Williams, Brianna Turner and Michaela Onyenwere, the highlight of the night “was the Democratic party’s movement to confirm a Black woman as their presidential nominee,” Julia Poe reports.
• The TV cameras are tuned in to the United Center at night. The non-sexy randomness – and the funniest buttons, perhaps – are at McCormick Place. Christopher Borrelli has this dispatch.

Here’s what else is happening today

• U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly will address the DNC Women’s Caucus with Rep. Barbara Lee this morning. The session starts at 9:30 AM. These meetings are open to the public both in person and on the DNC’s Youtube page.
• Trump campaign counterprogramming at the Trump Hotel begins at 10 a.m. and focuses on Harris’ border policy, which Trump’s campaign says “unleashed violent criminals and deadly fentanyl across the country.” The event will feature Ambassador Carlos Trujillo and Vivek Ramaswamy, who ran in the Republican primary against Trump.
• Following an interview with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi at 1:30 p.m., U.S. Rep Nikki Budzinski will be interviewed at the CNN Politico grill at 2:15 (United Center Lot C). Sec. Buttigieg joins at 3:20 p.m. Members of the public can RSVP here.
• Watch parties: City Club of Chicago and ChiWomenVote are hosting one at The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant. Tickets for nonmembers are $120 , members are $75 (two drinks and light bites included).
• Doors open for the free viewing party at Soldier Field at 6:00 p.m., though only wait list tickets were left Wednesday night. Rapper Common will appear there, days after performing on the DNC stage.

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