217 Today: Could pro-Palestinian march on the DNC help Trump? Protesters say it’s not their problem.
Organizer Hatem Abudayyeh spoke for the Coalition to March on the Democratic National Convention after a June 6 court hearing downtown in a lawsuit seeking a march route near the convention. Abudayyeh says he sees few differences between the major U.S. parties when it comes to their Gaza policies. He says if Democrats lose the upcoming presidential election it’s only on them. Anthony Vazquez / Sun-Times
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Today's headlines:
- Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris announced yesterday that she has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate.
- The administration at Western Illinois University in Macomb now has approval from the Board of Trustees to move ahead with more layoffs.
- It’ll now be easier for people leaving jail or prison to get an Illinois ID.
- A new Illinois law increases the fine for trash debris flying off waste-hauling trucks.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn why some Democrats are worried a protest planned to take place near the Democratic National Convention in Chicago could play into Donald Trump’s hands.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mae Antar, Jim Meadows, Alex Degman, Jess Savage and Chip Mitchell.