Democratic National Convention security plan affect Chicago residents
CHICAGO – In four months, Chicago will play host to the 2024 Democratic National Convention .Such a big event means the city will implement security rules that will affect residents and businesses in the area close to the DNC venue at the United Center . The so-called 'buffer zone' will include a ban on seemingly innocent activities like dog walking.
'So you think they're not even gonna let me use this field right here?' said Jawaan Jackson, a dog owner. 'Alright, then it could be a slight inconvenience then if that's the case, for sure.'Barbershop owner Manny Koop added locals are 'probably going to be the safest people in Chicago that week, so no, I'm cool.'DNC activities are also scheduled for McCormick Place, so a second city buffer zone will be established there.
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