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Some Who Live Near United Center Feel Inconvenienced By Tight Chicago DNC Security Restrictions
The City of Chicago and the U.S. Secret Service on Wednesday tried to ease some of the anxiety leading up to the convention.
August 8, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) -- With less than two weeks to go before the Democratic National Convention, those who live within the secure perimeter around the United Center and McCormick Place still have questions and concerns about getting to and from their homes.
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The City of Chicago and the U.S. Secret Service on Wednesday tried to ease some of the anxiety leading up to the convention.
The Secret Service said a week from Wednesday, staging will begin for some of the fencing in and around the United Center and McCormick Place. The buildout for the security fence will begin Friday night of next week and continue through next weekend, ahead of the convention.
