After speeches Tuesday night by Illinois political royalty, Vice Presidential hopeful Tim Walz takes center stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention.
Following two days of protests, another rally is planned for 4 p.m. at Union Park, a few blocks from the United Center. The Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine has condemned Kamala Harris for what they characterized as her participation in the Biden administration's support of Israel.
Protesters for the pro-Palestinian cause gathered in front of the Israeli Consulate downtown Tuesday night, and 55 to 60 people were arrested as the crowd clashed with police.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus will host a daytime panel highlighting the "essential leadership" of female governors. The panel will feature eight Democratic governors, including Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Louis-Dreyfus played fictional Vice President Selina Mayer on HBO's "Veep."
Former President Bill Clinton will also be speaking Wednesday evening.
Tuesday was a night for Illinois' Democratic Party stars, including both Barack and Michelle Obama and Gov. JB Pritzker.
Pritzker framed the 2024 general election as a stark contrast between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Pritzker began the speech by highlighting Illinois' rich history of being the starting point for multiple future presidents from Abraham Lincoln to Barack Obama.
But then the governor pivoted to a large portion of his speech blasting Trump, calling him a con artist. Pritzker even referred to his own vast wealth, estimated at around $3.5 billion, in criticizing Trump's economic policies.
"Donald Trump thinks that we should trust him on the economy because he claims to be very rich, but take it from an actual billionaire, Trump is rich in only one thing: stupidity," Pritzker said, to a roaring reaction.
55 to 60 arrested at Tuesday night protest outside Israeli Consulate
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."
Wisconsin's Evers admits "sometimes the jazz gets the best of ya"
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.
Gen Zers show support behind Vice President Harris at Democratic National Convention
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.
Gallery: Protests, demonstrations in downtown Chicago
CBS News' Adriana Diaz shares photos from her prime location at DNC
Former CPD First Deputy Anthony Riccio praises police response to Israeli Consulate protest
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 speaks to Illinois delegates for first time
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."
Progressive politics, reproductive rights addressed at second night of DNC
Former Rep. Cheri Bustos on "off the charts" vibe of DNC Day 2
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.