Stephen Colbert to move 'Late Show' to Chicago for Democratic convention

The politically minded comedian is relocating for only one of this summer's nominating conventions. During the Republican event in Milwaukee, Colbert will stay at New York's Ed Sullivan Theater and broadcast his show live. As of now, live broadcasts are not planned in Chicago, but that is subject to change.

Colbert grew up in South Carolina but became a Midwesterner first to study at Northwestern University, and then as an aspiring actor at various Chicago theaters. He emerged as a standout writer-performer at Second City and remains active with the theater, serving on its board of directors.

It's the second late-night series to announce local convention plans, after CBS' "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert."

By Darel Jevens

Preckwinkle said she expects the Democratic Party will be united behind President Joe Biden as he seeks reelection.

Five event production companies, nearly all based in Chicago, will be throwing the official parties for the Democratic National Convention in August.

By Amy Yee

Democrats are deeply focused on Wisconsin and Michigan to help bolster President Joe Biden's re-election chances — and officials, in town for meetings hosted by the Democratic National Convention Committee, say they plan on showing voters a deep party contrast.

By Tina Sfondeles

Votes on $70 million to help migrants and the bond issue to fund housing and economic development now are set for Friday. The Council was, however, poised to approve a slew of other measures.

By Fran Spielman

In Chicago, the Democratic National Committee leaders will pick the members of the party's platform, rules and credentials committees at the last party meeting before the August convention to renominate President Joe Biden.

By Lynn Sweet

Ald. Brendan Reilly said he's concerned paying a settlement to Bryan Mejia, who suffered a fractured leg and torn ACL, will invite protesters expected for the Democratic National Convention to wreak havoc, then bombard the city with lawsuits.

By Fran Spielman

Protesters, residents and other DNC observers would be prohibited from bringing laptops, large bags, scooters and other items into certain areas closest to convention attendees under a proposed ordinance.

Pro-Palestinian protesters greeted Biden outside the Drake Hotel on the Gold Coast, where the president had a campaign meeting before making remarks at the fundraiser.

A Chicago fundraiser for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign is expected to collected $2.5 million for the Biden Action Fund, a joint fundraising committee consisting of the Biden for President operation and the Democratic National Committee.

By Lynn Sweet

This week, residents and businesses near the United Center and McCormick Place will receive briefings on how they will be impacted by convention security plans.

By Lynn Sweet

Cristina Pacione-Zayas, having spent the last 11 months learning the ropes of city government as Rich Guidice's top deputy, was the natural choice to replace Guidice.

By Fran Spielman

The mayor made it clear he would not remove the City Council member for appearing at a rally where an American flag was burned to protest U.S. support for Israel.

By Fran Spielman

The funds will help target a big problem for a city opening its doors to President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Convention in August. Just 17.94% of registered voters in suburban Cook County and 25.7% of registered voters in Chicago voted in the March 19 primary.

By Tina Sfondeles

In between meetings with film and business leaders in California, Gov. J.B. Pritzker will fundraise for the Democratic National Convention Host Committee, including a reception in Los Angeles, and for abortion rights ballot initiatives in Arizona and Nevada.

By Tina Sfondeles

The groups — both part of the Coalition to March on the DNC — filed for parade permits to march during the Aug-19 convention, but the city denied them, saying it would tie up traffic and require police officers it could not spare.

By David Struett

Whether the city's low voter turnout on Tuesday is a sign of apathy or dissatisfaction, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and key Democrats are downplaying the significance for President Joe Biden. But one leading pollster calls it a warning bell for other key Democratic cities: 'These cities need to be engines of turnout.'

By Tina Sfondeles

The largest of the settlements — for $45 million — goes to Nathen Jones, who suffered a massive traumatic brain injury after an unauthorized police chase. The settlements were approved at a Council meeting that also saw Mayor Brandon Johnson introduce an ordinance authorizing drawing of boundaries for a security footprint around the Democratic National Convention.

By Fran Spielman

"We want to make sure that we maintain peace," Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said during a news conference Wednesday about this summer's Democratic National Convention. "We're going to police constitutionally."

When it comes to qualifying for perks — and this is true for Democrats and Republicans in past conventions — big donors can vault into the elite ranks either by direct giving or raising political cash. The Sun-Times has exclusive details on what is being offered to the Biden Victory Fund's donors at this summer's Chicago gathering.

By Lynn Sweet

Owner George Lemperis said Friday the damage was extensive but that he plans to reopen: "They rebuilt the World Trade Center. I can certainly rebuild this."

The Poor People's Army was granted a permit to march in August after the city failed to respond to its application within its own 10-day deadline.

By David Struett

The legendary peace priest plans to lead a protest Feb. 15 demanding the Democratic National Committee set aside funds to house Chicago's homeless residents. "Our message is simple: 'No money put aside for the homeless: No convention,' " said Pfleger.

By Michael Sneed

Dems plan to crash Dem party in Chicago this summer to accuse fellow Dems of not being Dem enough.

By Neil Steinberg

Classes for the upcoming school year would begin several days later than the school year's first days over the last couple of years.

By Mohammad Samra

Objectors asked the court to move quickly and are hoping it will hear arguments as soon as Monday.

By Jon Seidel

The city has denied a group's permit to hold a demonstration at Jane M. Byrne Plaza during the Democratic National Convention in August. A judge this week will decide whether an alternate route is acceptable.

The West Building at the McCormick Place complex will be the site of many daytime convention-related activities such as party meetings and briefings.

By Lynn Sweet

Organizers want 12,000 volunteers and to make sure Chicago's neighborhoods see economic benefits from the Democratic convention.

Robert W. "Wes" Wheeler Jr. has led the FBI's fourth-largest field office for the past year. His team is prepping for Chicago's DNC and the Republican convention in Milwaukee, 90 miles north.

By Jon Seidel