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Secret Service, CPD start bracing residents, businesses for impact of this summer’s Democratic National Convention

Chicago police, U.S. Secret Service, FBI and other agencies canvass the area near McCormick Place, April 8, 2024, to provide information to businesses and residents about heightened security during this summer’ s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

CHICAGO — Officials with the U.S. Secret Service, Chicago Police Department and other agencies on Monday began the process of preparing businesses and residents around McCormick Place and the United Center for the impact of heightened security during this summer’s Democratic National Convention.

While it will be months before details such as parking restrictions, street closures and other security measures affecting day-to-day life for city residents are released, agencies charged with protecting delegates and the general public during the Aug. 19-22 convention have started to meet those living and working

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