The message to Democrats from furious Chicago business owners whose lives have been turned into a ‘nightmare’ by the convention [Video]

11:48 EDT 21 Aug 2024, updated 15:49 EDT 21 Aug 2024

Chicago businesses already suffering from a crime wave are now dealing with a ‘nightmare’ of DNC-caused closures, protests and security checkpoints causing critical customers to flee the city.

The four-day Democratic rally at the United Center is expected to draw over 50,000 people to the city. And it has already brought highly-protected politicians like President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Barrack and Michelle Obama and many others to the Windy City.

Pro-Hamas protestors swarmed the Israeli consulate in Chicago Tuesday evening wearing black riot gear before burning an American flag making the second consecutive day of chaos.

Motorcades, security details, elaborate fencing and more have all been common sights in the area since the convention’s start on Monday, and many business owners have had enough. 

‘It’s caused a commotion because people can’t get down the streets where all the little shops are,’ Sarah, a small boutique manager …