We made it, Chicago. The DNC is over. This Friday, WTTW News looks at Kamala Harris’ historic campaign, Patty Wetli writes about the magic of piping plovers, and more.  WTTW News was at the DNC and around the city all week. Our team reported live from the convention each night. Catch up on our live blogs from Monday, Tuesday,
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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the DNC on Aug. 23, 2024. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling addresses the news media, flanked by Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood on Aug. 21, 2024. (Heather Cherone / WTTW News)

Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20, 2024. (Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News)

This Tuesday, our live coverage of the DNC continues. Plus, what a Kamala Harris presidency would mean for this city. And unpacking Jesse Jackson's national and local legacy.  Help us improve the Daily Chicagoan. Take this brief survey. 

This Monday, there will be a “Blue Full Supermoon” gracing the night sky. Also blue and taking over the city? The Democratic National Convention begins today, the first in Chicago since 1996.  Help us improve the Daily Chicagoan. Take this brief survey. 

Gov. J.B. Pritzker addresses the Illinois delegation to the DNC on Aug. 19, 2024. (Blair Paddock / WTTW News)

It's the weekend. Sit back, relax and get caught up on the biggest news stories of the week. Every Saturday morning, we'll give you a quick rundown of the WTTW News coverage you need to know.  Today, we have new coverage of allegations at Fermilab and a nature story that is guaranteed to give you a greater appreciation for one beautiful bug. Help us improve the Daily Chicagoan. Take this brief survey.

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Michael Kappel / flickr)

This Friday, WTTW News science and nature reporter Patty Wetli explains how green darner dragonflies are migrating south and stopping in Illinois. Plus, stories on local Black businesses hoping for a DNC boost and the paratransit drivers' strike. Next week, the DNC kicks off in Chicago and you can follow all our coverage here.  Help us improve the Daily Chicagoan. Take this brief survey. 

This Thursday, WTTW News digs into Riot Fest's sudden return to Douglass Park, the CTA Red Line extension and how Cook County judges will handle DNC arrests. Help us improve the Daily Chicagoan. Take this brief survey.

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Welcome to the first installment of the Daily Chicagoan, the newsletter from WTTW News. Keep reading to learn more about the changes we've made with you in mind. 
This Monday, we dive into allegations of police misconduct and the compounding cost to local taxpayers. Plus, new stories on DNC security plans, migrant arrivals and more. 

This Tuesday, WTTW News' Spotlight Politics team previews the DNC and looks back at Chicago's convention history. Plus, Stateville is transferring its prison population, and '44: The Obama Musical.'