The man leading the city of Chicago’s planning efforts for the Democratic National Convention likes to compare the preparation needed for next week’s political celebration to hosting a house party. And he now has a clear directive: It’s time to cut the grass. For months, legions of city workers have been preparing for the estimated 50,000 politicians, national media and others expected to descend on Chicago for the DNC, which begins Aug.
19. The city has tackled projects big and small, from repaving roads and installing new signs to fast-tracking the new $80 million Damen Avenue Green Line stop near the United Center, where all the show business of the convention will occur. But with just eight days to go, the fine-tuning is taking place in earnest.
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. you want to make sure that when your guests show up that they have a wonderful experience,” Chicago Chief Operating Officer John Roberson said in an interview with the Tribune. “And part of that is doing things like painting light poles.
Do we paint light p.