DNC Day 3 features Tim Walz keynote, more protests near United Center

Tourists downtown stopped to capture video on Wednesday afternoon as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's motorcade—led by dozens of state police troopers on motorcycles—sped past Millennium Park on his way to the Democratic National Convention on the West Side of Chicago. 

Many of the gawkers weren't sure what they were witnessing. 

"Must be somebody important," said one of the dozens of people with cell phones out to capture the moment. 

Walz was on his way to the United Center for a walkthrough in preparation for his speech to the DNC tonight as the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee. 

Walz spent about 15 minutes checking out the venue, chatting with the DNC workers and aides. 

Chicago police said dozens of people were arrested Tuesday night, when members of an unsanctioned protest rally outside the Israeli Consulate in downtown Chicago clashed with police on the second night of the Democratic National Convention.

Police Supt. Larry Snelling said between 55 and 60 people were arrested during the protest, including three journalists who police said did not comply with officers' orders when police moved in to contain the protest and arrest demonstrators who had attacked officers.  

"We had a group that showed up, and they showed up with the intent on committing acts of violence and vandalism. That was their intent," Snelling said Wednesday morning. "We attempted to avoid the clash to no avail, but CPD is not going to run away. We will not stand by and let our officers be attacked, because an officer who cannot protect himself, herself, themselves cannot protect this city. Enough is enough."

The group Behind Enemy Lines began a protest Tuesday evening outside the Israeli Consulate, located in the Accenture Tower at 500 W. Madison St. in the West Loop—1.75 miles due east of the United Center where the convention is under way. Protesters also set American flags on fire during the rally.

"We did everything we could to de-escalate that situation, but there's only so much de-escalation that you can attempt before it becomes excessive repetition," Snelling said. "Last night was a danger to our city, and a danger to our citizens in this city, our residents, property – and CPD had to protect that."

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One of the highlights of Tuesday night's DNC program, to judge from the reaction on social media, came from a procedural requirement that more often comes off as a low-energy slog.

But instead, the state-by-state roll call of delegates committing their support behind Democratic nominee Kamala Harris was given a jolt of energy courtesy DJ Cassidy, who provided customized song accompaniment for each state's moment in the spotlight.

But when it came for Wisconsin, nearly last in the alphabet, to take its turn, the energy appeared to overwhelm Gov. Tony Evers.

Surrounded by a group of cheesehead-wearing supporters, Evers notably fumbled through his script. He started off by listing the major Wisconsin sports teams, but when he got to the Green Bay Packers, he was met by boos from the Illinois crowd. 

"I'm here because I'm jazzed as hell," Evers continued, "to announce that Wisconsin casts one vote present and 94 votes for ... for ... for ... whoa, where are we at? Got me going here. Former Wisconsinite, former state ... oh my god ..."

Evers ultimately got through his presentation, but not without seeming to nearly forget Harris' name.

On Wednesday morning, Evers posted a response on X.

"Holy mackerel — sometimes the jazz gets the best of ya, folks," he wrote. 

Young people, some first-time voters, have taken to social media to express support for Vice President Kamla Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee.

The support behind Harris has since translated into viral memes and references, and even Charli XCX's Lime Green Brat album became the unofficial theme of the Harris campaign.

If you haven't grasped the context of the coconut tree, just a few hours of exploring the DNC will introduce you to how Gen Zers have gravitated to Harris' campaign.

Memes come to life, lime green is everywhere, and so are the people who made it go viral - young Democrats from recent high school graduates to voters in their mid-20s - energetic, hopeful, and galvanized by Harris' eleventh-hour nomination.

"I feel like the excitement really happened when Biden jumped out, as much as I hate to say it," Callie said.

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There have been a number of protests and demonstrations in and around downtown Chicago this week. Here are images showing some of the statements being made and the clashes caught on camera.

CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz shares photos from Night 2 of the DNC, including former President Barack Obama as he watches his wife, Michelle, speak at the convention. 

Some of the people who were arrested at Tuesday night's protest outside the Israeli Consulate – following multiple clashes with police – were released from custody Wednesday morning at the temporary DNC courthouse set up at the Area 3 police station at Belmont and Western. Approximately 10 people had been released by 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

Protesters outside the courthouse said they were there to offer people being released support ranging from coffee to attorney information. Protest organizers said between 60 to 70 people were arrested during the demonstration, and members of Behind Enemy Lines said they will stay at the courthouse until everyone who was arrested is released.

Former Chicago Police First Deputy Supt. Anthony Riccio discussed CPD's response and preparations during the protest.

Mayor Brandon Johnson helped Illinois delegates kick off Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, welcoming delegates from across the state to Chicago.

It was the first DNC breakfast Johnson attended alongside the Illinois delegation. For the first two days of the DNC, he chose to attend other state's breakfasts.

Each morning serves as a rallying moment for delegates ahead of the evening's main festivities.

"This is a room full of powerful leaders, elected leaders, labor leaders, civic leaders, clergy," Johnson said. "I can tell you when I look in this room today, the complexion and the direction of this room is a lot different than in 2016, and that's a good thing."

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Stephen Maynard Caliendo of North Central College discusses some of the highlights from Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention.

Former U.S. Rep. and political consultant Cheri Bustos joined Dana Kozlov to discuss Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention, saying the vibe was "off the charts."

Bustos said she thinks the best speech was from former First Lady Michelle Obama. 

"I think she even outid her husband, which is nearly impossible to do," she said.