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Chicagoans living near McCormick Place or the United Center may encounter increased security measures this summer, with the Chicago Police Department proposing restrictions ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
Protesters, residents and other DNC observers would be prohibited from bringing laptops, large bags, scooters and other items into certain areas closest to convention attendees under the ordinance, which the City Council’s Public Safety Committee advanced for a vote by the full Council.