The Republican National Convention opens, nominating Donald Trump for president. The future of the GOP in Illinois and analysis with our Spotlight Politics team. Mini therapy horses do virtual visits.

• As the RNC Kicks Off, A Look at the GOP in Illinois
• LaHood Breaks From Colleagues, Votes Against USPS Bill
• Local Republicans Expect Economic Optimism, ‘Law and Order’ Message from RNC
• Mini Therapy Horses Take Their Visits Virtual
• Crain’s Headlines: City Seeking Developers for South, West Side Commercial Districts
• ‘Chicago Tonight’ at the 2012 Republican National Convention
• Republicans Nominate Trump to Take on Biden in the Fall