DENVER, Colorado — A century-old City Park fountain that was reconstructed in time for the Democratic National Convention in Denver last year has been damaged by lightning. Full Article at The Vail Trail

CHICAGO — There was no tear gas anywhere, and some of those who showed up for a reunion of Chicago Police officers who worked during the 1968 Democratic National Convention hung up their badges — and their billy clubs — a long time ago. Full Article at Deseret News

Chicago police haul away a demonstrator from Grant Park during the 1968 Democratic National Convention, which was marked by violent clashes between police and protesters. Full Article at USA Today

Ahh, nothing says good times in the Windy City like the thwack of a police baton on a demonstrator's head or the stinging smell of tear gas on a hot summer's night. Full Article at Los Angeles Times

The Democratic Change Commission will be having their first meeting, open to the public, on Saturday June 27th in Washington, DC. We will provide highlights of the meeting here on the blog. Full Article at Democratic National Committee: Blog

CHICAGO -- A decision by a policeman's son to organize a reunion for the officers who worked the 1968 Democratic National Convention has sparked anger among demonstrators who made the convention infamous. Full Article at Belleville News-Democrat

The organizer of the reunion did not respond to requests for comment other than to say by e-mail that he planned the reunion for his 70-year-old father. "Why would you give media coverage to these protesters?" he wrote. Full Article at Chicago Tribune

DENVER, Colorado — Denver set a record in spending by travelers last year, thanks to the Democratic National Convention. Full Article at The Vail Trail

The violent clashes between police and protesters during the 1968 Democratic National Convention aren't typically considered proud moments in Chicago history. But some members of the Fraternal Order of Police want to change that. Full Article at First Draft