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

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Last updated: Friday, August 23, 2024 11:34PM GMT
Chicago leaders celebrate successful DNC as dismantling begins
Chicago leaders celebrated a successful 2024 DNC Friday as the work of dismantling the security apparatus around the United Center and McCormick Place got underway.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- After four days of viral speeches, surprise guests, protests, street closures and security measures culminating in the nomination of Kamala Harris for president, the 2024 Democratic National Convention is over.

Chicago officials are celebrating a job well done. Thousands of protesters expressed their opinions peacefully and Chicago police made less than 100 arrests over four days.

Starting early Friday morning, the security barriers were being dismantled and streets were reopening. All areas around the United Center and McCormick Place will be open again by Monday, August 26.

Aug 23, 2024, 11:06 AM

Removal of United Center, McCormick Place security perimeter timeline

Crews began to dismantle the fences and barricades around the United Center and McCormick Place early Friday now that the Chicago Democratic National Convention has ended.

Full security perimeter reopening timeline:

McCormick Place: (all times subject to change)

Thursday, August 22

6 p.m. Perimeter take-down set to begin.

Friday, August 23

3 p.m. All major intersections cleared. I-55 off-ramp will be open.

Sunday, August 25

6 a.m. - Cermak from Michigan to Indiana will be clear.

8 a.m. - All area open and 75% of assets cleared off curbs.

Monday, August 26

6 a.m. - 100% of assets removed - area completely reopened.

United Center perimeter reopening timeline (all times subject to change)

Friday, August 23

1 a.m. - Takedown to begin (subject to change)

Saturday, August 24

Noon - Damen, Wood, and Adams open (if possible)

Most major intersections cleared for traffic.

Sunday, August 25

11:59 p.m. - All areas open & 75% of assets cleared off curbs

Monday, August 26

11:59 p.m. - All assets removed, reopen complete.

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ByMark Rivera WLS logo
Aug 23, 2024, 12:24 AM GMT

Pro-Palestinian protesters on final march on Chicago DNC

Thousands of protesters gathered once again at Union Park Thursday, before taking to the streets on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

The Coalition to March on the DNC rallied before again marching on the DNC.

Several thousand protesters have taken tot he streets on the last night of the DNC.

The permitted and mostly peaceful group planned to march west along Washington Street to Hermitage Avenue, then to Maypole Avenue and Park 578.

They'll exit the park via Maypole to Damen Avenue, then travel to Lake Street and back to Union Park.

The groups have protested all week long throughout the city. Most have remained peaceful, but there is still a large police presence at Thursday, including Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling.

Aug 23, 2024, 2:02 AM GMT

What time does Kamala Harris speak tonight and the rest of the DNC Night 4 speaker schedule

The DNC has run late every night so far, but if previous night programming is a guide, the hope will be for Harris to take the stage in the latter half of the 9 p.m. hour, CT.

This is the primetime DNC Day 4 speaker schedule:

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris appears at the Fiserv Forum during a campaign rally in Milwaukee, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris appears at the Fiserv Forum during a campaign rally in Milwaukee, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.

9:00 PM CT

  • Remarks: Eva Longoria, American actress and film producer
  • Remarks: Former Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger
  • Remarks: Maya Harris
  • Remarks: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
  • Remarks: Vice President Kamala Harris

See the full schedule here.

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Aug 22, 2024, 9:55 PM GMT

Former GOP presidential candidate involved in scuffle during Union Park rally

As pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Union Park Thursday, some opposition groups were also seen.

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy was spotted near Union Park Thursday, and a brief scuffle ensued when protesters confronted each other.

Failed Republican candidate for president Vivek Ramaswamy showed up to a protest in Union Park on the final day of the DNC and got into a scuffle with protesters.
Failed Republican candidate for president Vivek Ramaswamy showed up to a protest in Union Park on the final day of the DNC and got into a scuffle with protesters.

Organizers of Thursday's rally said they're trying to ignore opposing groups, and want to send a peaceful message.

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ByMaher Kawash WLS logo
Aug 22, 2024, 9:43 PM GMT

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather for final march on Chicago DNC

Protesters are gathering once again at Union Park Thursday, as they prepare to take to the streets on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

The Coalition to March on the DNC is expected to rally and then march about 6 p.m.

There is another Union Park protest today. Pro-Palestinian protesters have gathered for a final march on the 2024 Chicago DNC.

As of 4 p.m., the crowds had started to gather for another evening of protests from pro-Palestinian supporters at Union Park.

They plan to march west along Washington Street to Hermitage Avenue, then to Maypole Avenue and Park 578.

They'll exit the park via Maypole to Damen Avenue, then travel to Lake Street and back to Union Park.

The groups have protested all week long throughout the city. Most have remained peaceful.

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