Chicago Mexican Independence Celebrations lead to police spike strips, blocked roads, closed exits

Chicago Mexican Independence Celebrations lead to police spike strips, blocked roads, closed exits

Tens of thousands of people came on foot and in cars to Chicago's Loop, waving Mexican flags, lighting fireworks, playing music and "drifting" in intersections. More partying is expected on Saturday night, but this time, partiers will be met by additional police tactics to keep traffic moving and people safe.

Tens of thousands of people came on foot and in cars to Chicago's Loop, waving Mexican flags, lighting fireworks, playing music and "drifting" in intersections. More partying is expected on Saturday night, but this time, partiers will be met by additional police tactics to keep traffic moving and people safe.

Mexican Independence Day celebrations block traffic in Chicago Loop
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Mexican Independence Day celebrations block traffic in Chicago Loop

Friday was the second night of partying for Mexican Independence Day in Chicago. Police blocked streets so the festivities wouldn't spread and block more downtown traffic. Streets were so clogged an ambulance had to take a sidewalk.

Friday was the second night of partying for Mexican Independence Day in Chicago. Police blocked streets so the festivities wouldn't spread and block more downtown traffic. Streets were so clogged an ambulance had to take a sidewalk.

Chicago man charged in fatal Loop stabbing
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Chicago man charged in fatal Loop stabbing

A Chicago man is accused of stabbing a man, who was on his way home from work in the Loop last week.

A Chicago man is accused of stabbing a man, who was on his way home from work in the Loop last week.

South Shore man charged for pickpocketing on CTA

South Shore man charged for pickpocketing on CTA

A South Shore man was charged for pickpocketing people on the CTA over the past two weeks.

A South Shore man was charged for pickpocketing people on the CTA over the past two weeks.

Republican Darren Bailey now living in Hancock to ‘immerse’ himself in the city he dubbed a 'hellhole'

Republican Darren Bailey now living in Hancock to ‘immerse’ himself in the city he dubbed a 'hellhole'

It’s not quite like former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne moving into Cabrini-Green — but Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey has moved into the John Hancock Center, one of Chicago’s most iconic buildings, to “immerse” himself “in the culture” of a city he’s repeatedly dubbed a “hellhole.”

It’s not quite like former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne moving into Cabrini-Green — but Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey has moved into the John Hancock Center, one of Chicago’s most iconic buildings, to “immerse” himself “in the culture” of a city he’s repeatedly dubbed a “hellhole.”

Tax rebate payments go out to millions of Illinoisans

Tax rebate payments go out to millions of Illinoisans

With early voting set to begin in two weeks, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday that roughly six million Illinois taxpayers will soon receive rebate checks of up to $700 each.

With early voting set to begin in two weeks, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday that roughly six million Illinois taxpayers will soon receive rebate checks of up to $700 each.

Chicago police release video of suspects wanted for brutal murder in Loop
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Chicago police release video of suspects wanted for brutal murder in Loop

Chicago police on Friday released new video that shows two suspects who are wanted for the murder of a 41-year-old man who was stabbed to death Tuesday in the Loop.

Chicago police on Friday released new video that shows two suspects who are wanted for the murder of a 41-year-old man who was stabbed to death Tuesday in the Loop.