How will the CTA handle DNC crowds?

Thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Chicago next week for the Democratic National Convention, with main events taking place at the United Center and McCormick Place.

CTA opens new Damen Green Line station ahead of DNC

Mayor Brandon Johnson celebrated the grand opening of the new Damen Green Line station in the city's Near West Side on Monday. The station opened in time to provide transportation during DNC beginning on Aug. 19.

Block Club Chicago discusses upcoming DNC, new CTA station

There's a lot happening in Chicago this summer and Block Club Chicago is out in the community reporting what's going on in your neighborhood. Near West Side neighbors are preparing for the DNC while also embracing a new Damen Green Line Station.