CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago on Tuesday introduced a bid to deliver the Democratic Nationwide Conference that may select the occasion’s presidential nominee to the town in 2024.
The announcement was accompanied by endorsements from high Illinois Democrats, together with Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
“Internet hosting the 2024 Democratic Nationwide Conference in Chicago will create great alternatives for job creation and enterprise development,” Lightfoot mentioned, “and I’m excited for the possibility to point out the world why Chicago is a vital world metropolis and the epicenter of the Midwest.”
Pritzker mentioned, “Illinois has led the best way delivering for America’s working households,” together with elevating the minimal wage and increasing well being care protection, voting rights, and little one care. He famous former President Barack Obama is from Chicago.
“I’m proud to ask the nation to discover the Land of Lincoln and Obama,” Pritzker mentioned.
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