Chicago closes roads as crowds flock downtown for Mexican Independence Day

The city has shut down some streets in downtown Chicago as large car caravans descend upon the Loop in celebration of Mexican Independence Day.

Chicago closes roads as crowds flock downtown for Mexican Independence Day
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The city has shut down some streets in downtown Chicago as crowds began descending upon the Loop Friday night in celebration of Mexican Independence Day.

Chicago Bears celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
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The Chicago Bears recognize community football programs each season with Coach of the Week and High School All Star awards. Bears Youth Sports Manager Gustavo Silva explains the process and talks about the teams' upcoming Hispanic heritage initiatives this month.

Mexican Independence Day celebrations across the Chicago area

Hundreds of thousands will be in the city this weekend for Mexican Independence Day, with cars proudly flying Mexican flags, patriotic chants of "¡Viva Mexico!" and the unmistakable scent of carne asada.

Chicago officials encourage safety amid Mexican Independence Day celebrations

Chicagoans plan to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with events across the city this month. Preparations are already underway to ensure safety. 

'The Nun II' returns for a double dose of scares just in time for Halloween
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For those already looking for Halloween to return to their local cineplex, ?The Nun II? is looking to scare up some big box office this weekend when the new horror sequel hits theaters.

America celebrates Labor Day
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Americans are marking this Labor Day weekend in different ways. For President Joe Biden, however, it was a chance to double down on his support for organized labor.

WOOGMS Parade returns to Lake View for Labor Day
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Monday is Labor Day and that means the WOOGMS Parade is back for its 61st year on the North Side!

Some Chicago beaches closed due to overcrowding on Labor Day
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Between the holiday and hot summer temperatures, thousands of people were flooding Chicago beaches on Labor Day, to the point that some were closed due to being over capacity.