UI Health Operations: Democratic National Convention (Aug. 19–22)
Thursday, August 1, 2024
The 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) will be held in Chicago from Aug. 19–22.
The University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics will operate normally during the DNC. Patient appointments will take place as scheduled; we are not actively canceling or rescheduling appointments.
We anticipate increased traffic and congestion to our main campus locations during the DNC and advise all patients, visitors, and staff to allow for additional travel time to arrive safely to our campus.
UI Health has been coordinating with local and national agencies to prepare for this event and has developed a comprehensive plan to anticipate and respond to potential disruptions or emergencies. Our focus is maintaining the highest level of care for our patients while ensuring the safety and efficiency of our facilities and operations.
United Center map with outline of security mesuares. Click on the image for more information.DNC Details
- Dates: Aug. 19–22 (Monday–Thursday)
- Event locations: United Center, McCormick Place
- There will be security perimeters around both venues restricting pedestrian and vehicle traffic beginning Saturday, Aug. 17, at 7 pm.
United Center Security Perimeter & Travel Planning
- The United Center security perimeter goes into effect Saturday, Aug. 17, at 7 pm.
- These closures cover a significant area about 1 mile north of our main campus.
- Please plan your travel accordingly and allow for extra travel time and alternate routes to ensure safe, timely arrival.
- DNC venue security perimeters will cause significant traffic disruptions.
Patient Appointments & Scheduling
- Patient appointments will take place as scheduled. We are not actively canceling or rescheduling appointments.
- We have begun courtesy communications to patients with appointments scheduled during this window to alert them to anticipated congestion near our campus and to allow for additional travel time.
- Be patient and courteous during security screening when entering our facilities.
Safety & Security
The UIC Police Department is coordinating with local law enforcement and the Secret Service to ensure the safety of our campus community. The campus will increase UIC Police patrols and security personnel during the week of the convention.
- If you feel there is an imminent threat to you or anyone else on campus, please call UIC Police at 312.355.5555 or 911.
University Advocacy & Interactions with Government Officials
The University of Illinois System is nonpartisan and does not take positions on federal, state or local elections or candidates. The system has guidelines in place to help ensure that university employees engaging with government officials and staff are effective, coordinated and consistent with legal and ethical requirements. For additional information, see Guidelines for Faculty and Staff on University Advocacy and Interactions with Government Officials.
