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DNC security plans could affect residents near United Center
A buffer zone around the arena will be in place for nine days during which common activities like dog walking will not be allowed.
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A buffer zone around the arena will be in place for nine days during which common activities like dog walking will not be allowed.
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.
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