Little Village prepares to kickoff Mexican Independence festivities
Tens of thousands of residents are expected to celebrate their Mexican heritage with parades and community events, and city officials are preparing for large crowds downtown.
Tens of thousands of residents are expected to celebrate their Mexican heritage with parades and community events, and city officials are preparing for large crowds downtown.
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.
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.
Little Village drive-by shooting leaves 55-year-old woman wounded
A woman was wounded in a drive-by shooting Wednesday morning in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood.
A woman was wounded in a drive-by shooting Wednesday morning in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood.
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.
Chicagoans plan to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with events across the city this month. Preparations are already underway to ensure safety.
Chicago police squad car struck by gunfire in Little Village
A Chicago Police Department squad car was hit by gunfire in Little Village Friday morning.
A Chicago Police Department squad car was hit by gunfire in Little Village Friday morning.
Boy, 17, charged in Little Village armed robbery sprees
A teenage boy is facing charges in connection with a series of armed robberies across the Little Village neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side.
A teenage boy is facing charges in connection with a series of armed robberies across the Little Village neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side.
3 found shot in vehicle on West Side: Chicago police
Three people were found shot in a vehicle in Little Village Sunday morning.
Three people were found shot in a vehicle in Little Village Sunday morning.
Man, 22, shot to death in Little Village
A man was killed in a drive-by shooting Thursday morning in the Little Village neighborhood.
A man was killed in a drive-by shooting Thursday morning in the Little Village neighborhood.
Driver accidentally shoots 11-year-old passenger while trying to park in Little Village
An 11-year-old girl was accidentally shot Sunday night in the Little Village neighborhood.
An 11-year-old girl was accidentally shot Sunday night in the Little Village neighborhood.
Man shot during attempted robbery on Chicago's West Side
A man was shot in the hand during an attempted robbery in Little Village Thursday morning.
A man was shot in the hand during an attempted robbery in Little Village Thursday morning.
Chicago crime: Man critically wounded after gunman fires shots from inside tow truck
A man was shot in the back in Little Village Monday night.
A man was shot in the back in Little Village Monday night.
Tow truck driver shot in Little Village
A tow truck driver was shot in his vehicle in Little Village Friday morning.
A tow truck driver was shot in his vehicle in Little Village Friday morning.
Man fatally shot in Little Village fought gang members who were in front of his family’s house: police
A man who was fatally shot Friday night in Little Village fought back against gang members who were hanging out in front of his family’s house, according to Chicago police.
A man who was fatally shot Friday night in Little Village fought back against gang members who were hanging out in front of his family’s house, according to Chicago police.
Fight ends in deadly shootout in Little Village
A fight ended in a deadly shootout in Little Village Friday night.
A fight ended in a deadly shootout in Little Village Friday night.
Chicago police seek help identifying suspect in CTA Pink Line robbery
Chicago police are asking the public's help in identifying a man in connection to a robbery on the CTA Pink Line last month.
Chicago police are asking the public's help in identifying a man in connection to a robbery on the CTA Pink Line last month.
Man shot and killed in Little Village found in overturned car
A man was found shot to death in a crashed car in Little Village Sunday morning.
A man was found shot to death in a crashed car in Little Village Sunday morning.
Teen charged in Little Village armed robbery
A teenager was charged in connection to an armed robbery in Little Village last month.
A teenager was charged in connection to an armed robbery in Little Village last month.
Chicago's El Milagro settlement dubbed 'victory for all workers'
El Milagro was accused of spending nearly $1.8 million to intimate their employees to not organize. Workers celebrated the company's settlement Thursday. El Milagro must inform their employee's of their rights.
El Milagro was accused of spending nearly $1.8 million to intimate their employees to not organize. Workers celebrated the company's settlement Thursday. El Milagro must inform their employee's of their rights.
El Milagro reaches settlement over low pay, harsh working conditions
Employees of Chicago's El Milagros tortilla factory celebrated Thursday after the company reached a settlement over low pay and poor working conditions.
Employees of Chicago's El Milagros tortilla factory celebrated Thursday after the company reached a settlement over low pay and poor working conditions.
Caleb Morales: 6-year-old boy, his mom and dad found safe after missing for nearly a week
A six-year-old boy and his parents were located safely Monday after being reported missing for nearly a week.
A six-year-old boy and his parents were located safely Monday after being reported missing for nearly a week.