Lots of you are already in Chicago or you’re heading there this weekend ahead of the Democratic National Convention. The early bird gets the worm, or something like that. Great. You can already party this weekend.
Saturday: The Chicago Teachers Union is hosting a Back to School Summer Jam beginning at 10 a.m.
The Rainbow/PUSH Coalition has an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s 1984 presidential campaign.
The Chicago City Council LGBTQIA+ Caucus has a welcome event.
Sunday: The DNC has a delegate welcome party at Navy Pier. The Black Legislative Leaders Network has an event celebrating Black excellence in state legislatures.
The 46th Ward Democrats will host a welcome reception for the D.C. Democratic delegation to the DNC. The DNC Black Caucus has a worship service at Apostolic Faith Church.
The Harris Victory Fund is hosting a private podium preview.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has a welcome party at Cindy’s.
Scheduling update: DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi have Wednesday speaking spots at the DNC, per a person familiar with the planning.
DelBene will talk about the Democratic path to the House majority and Suozzi will talk about immigration.
