Chicago DNC 2024 security fences coming down, streets reopening as officials celebrate success

ABC News reports that President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, and Bill and Hillary Clinton are all tentatively scheduled to speak at the 2024 DNC.

The DNC speaker schedule as of Sunday morning, according to officials is:

Monday: President Joe Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
Tuesday: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker
Wednesday: Vice Presidential Nominee Gov. Tim Walz
Thursday: Vice President Kamala Harris

Rev. Jesse Jackson will also take the stage on Monday.

According to a source familiar with the planning, former President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama will be speaking on Tuesday at the DNC, ABC News confirmed.

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Michelle Obama will speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week ABC News has confirmed with her office.

Her appearance, first reported by Essence Magazine, will be among a lineup of prominent Democratic leaders who are rallying in support of Vice President Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

Former President Barack Obama is scheduled to speak on Tuesday.

ABC News has requested the date of her remarks as well.

With the action kicking off on Monday, road closures for the Democratic National Convention are officially in effect around the United Center and McCormick Place.

Saturday night's closures in the South Loop include 24th Place to Cermak, Indiana to McCormick and part of 25th Street.

Saturday night's closures in the South Loop include 24th Place to Cermak, Indiana to McCormick and part of 25th Street.

That means amplified security in the red zone around both sites, and some shops in the South Loop are bracing for the impact that will have on their business.

"We're excited. You know, it's something different for the area. We've never done something like that in this area," said La Culaccino General Manager Marisa Varveris.

La Culaccino is a restaurant that sits in the red zone right across from Wintrust Arena.

There will be limited access to this area, so the restaurant is hoping those attending the DNC will bring in enough business.

It is similar story just down the block at Pizano's, as Eddie Mendoza, the general manager there, said he is worried those security measures may hurt their business this week.

"We don't know exactly what's going on yet. We don't know if it'll be busy or slow, so we're taking it day by day, and if we need to add more employees, we'll add more employees," Mendoza said.

Chicago Police Department Supt. Larry Snelling deputized more than 300 officers from Illinois and Milwaukee on Saturday during a CPD training session ahead of the Democratic National Convention.

The officers are assisting with security, allowing CPD to focus on patrolling neighborhoods citywide, CPD said.