Sylvan Lebrun

Sylvan Lebrun is a reporter covering emerging news. She is a recent graduate of Yale University, where she was managing editor of the Yale Daily News. Previously, she has worked for Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and The Toledo Blade.

Sweltering temperatures and heightened pollution levels continued to grip the Chicago region Tuesday, likely the “hottest day of the heat wave,” according to the National Weather Service.

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Dangerously hot temperatures, poor air quality continue in Chicago Tuesday

August 27, 2024 at 8:54 p.m.

Sweltering temperatures and heightened pollution levels continued to grip the Chicago region Tuesday, likely the “hottest day of the heat wave,” according to the National Weather Service.

Some of the most buzzed-about moments during the 2024 Democratic National Convention had little to do with policy and campaigns and nearly everything to do with the soundtrack.

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Lil Jon and Stevie Wonder, country artists and rumors of Beyoncé: the soundtrack of the DNC

August 23, 2024 at 5:56 p.m.

Some of the most buzzed-about moments during the 2024 Democratic National Convention had little to do with policy and campaigns and nearly everything to do with the soundtrack.

In an effort to show support for free expression, the city had opened up its speaker’s platform at Park No. 578 for all four days of the DNC, constructing a stage with a mic and industrial amplifiers pointed toward United Center parking lots.

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City-run free speech platform during DNC met with empty audiences, no-show speakers and frustration from activists

August 23, 2024 at 10:42 a.m.

In an effort to show support for free expression, the city had opened up its speaker’s platform at Park No. 578 for all four days of the DNC, constructing a...

Two people among those arrested after the breach of a security fence near the Democratic National Convention site appeared in court Tuesday, while police brass praised their response to the situation and continued to address other threats.

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First DNC arrestees appear in court as police leaders praise response to security breach

August 20, 2024 at 9:00 p.m.

Two people among those arrested after the breach of a security fence near the Democratic National Convention site appeared in court Tuesday, while police brass praised their response to the...

This week during the convention, Shermann “Dilla” Thomas will lead two free tours daily for visiting delegates and politicians.

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Urban historian Shermann ‘Dilla’ Thomas showcases Chicago’s South and West sides during DNC

August 20, 2024 at 11:14 a.m.

This week during the convention, Shermann “Dilla” Thomas will lead two free tours daily for visiting delegates and politicians.

Residents of Chicago’s South and West sides make up only 20% of the construction workforce for the Democratic National Convention, the convention’s organizers revealed this week, even after extensive efforts to diversify and engage with underserved neighborhoods.

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Workers from Chicago’s South and West sides make up only 20% of construction labor for DNC

August 17, 2024 at 9:40 a.m.

Residents of Chicago’s South and West sides make up only 20% of the construction workforce for the Democratic National Convention, the convention’s organizers revealed this week, even after extensive efforts...

The demolition of the Horner towers was praised as a major step of progress at the Chicago 1996 Democratic National Convention. Now, as the DNC comes back 30 years later, the last step of the Horner redevelopment is about to be completed as the DNC returns to the United Center.

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‘The same battle from the very beginning’: After almost 30 years of redevelopment, some Henry Horner Homes residents say they face inadequate housing

August 14, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

The demolition of the Horner towers was praised as a major step of progress at the Chicago 1996 Democratic National Convention. Now, as the DNC comes back 30 years later,...

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