Pilsen's 'Carrera de los Muertos' 5K celebrates culture, community amid immigration fears
With 8,000 runners set to take part, founder Carlos Jaramillo shares how the beloved Day of the Dead race uplifts local businesses and supports CPS girls through the Girls MPowered program.
Woman shot, killed while getting off private bus in Chicago; suspect arrested after chase
A suburban Chicago man was charged with murder in the shooting of a woman getting off a private bus last weekend on the city's South Side.
Mexican gangs offering up to $50K bounties for ICE agent assassinations in US, DHS says
Federal officials say Mexican cartels are funding a cash-for-kill scheme targeting ICE agents, with payouts reaching up to $50,000 for assassinations.
Chicago weekend events: Here are some options to have fun
We're all glad the weekend is here, and with it, lots of fun events and activities all around the Chicago area.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the National Museum of Mexican Art
The museum?s Hispanic Heritage Month event features bilingual storytelling, cultural traditions, and hands-on experiences to engage families and the Chicago community.
El Grito festival held in Pilsen amid immigration fears
Amid concerns of an immigration crackdown, organizers canceled the annual El Grito Festival in Grant Park earlier this month.
El Grito festival underway in Pilsen amid immigration fears
Despite concerns over an immigration crackdown in Chicago, local communities are still honoring their heritage ahead of Mexican Independence Day.
El Grito festival underway in Pilsen amid immigration fears
Amid concerns of an immigration crackdown, organizers canceled the annual El Grito Festival in Grant Park earlier this month.But one Pilsen church is keeping the tradition alive with a celebration of its own.
Pilsen to host El Grito festival next week
Chicago's Mexican community is pushing back despite the threat of increased immigration enforcement across the city.
El Grito festival scheduled for Monday in Pilsen
Chicago’s Mexican community is pushing back despite the threat of increased immigration enforcement across the city.
El Grito Chicago festival rescheduled after moving to Pilsen, organizers say
Chicago?s Mexican community is pushing back despite the threat of increased immigration enforcement across the city.
Sen. Durbin tells Chicago residents to not be afraid, calls Trump post 'disgusting'
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) spoke before a Mexican Independence Day Parade in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood amid fears of stepped-up immigration enforcement in the city.
Chicago Mexican Independence Day Parade organizers want to celebrate with 'passion'
Residents in Chicago?s Pilsen neighborhood were still set to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a parade on Saturday, despite fears of stepped-up immigration enforcement in the city.
Despite fears of immigration raids, Chicago Mexican Independence parade draws crowds
Pilsen will hold its Mexican independence parade on Saturday despite fears of stepped up immigration enforcement.
Despite fears of immigration raids, Chicago Mexican Independence parade still a go
Residents in Chicago?s Pilsen neighborhood were still set to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a parade on Saturday, despite fears of stepped-up immigration enforcement in the city.
Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood mourns beloved man killed in shooting
The Pilsen community came together to remember a beloved neighbor who was killed in one of Chicago's many weekend shootings.
Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood mourns beloved man killed in shooting
Members of the Pilsen community came together to remember a beloved neighbor, known as "Pepe," who was killed in one of the many Labor Day shootings in Chicago.
Pilsen’s Mexican Independence Day Parade will continue amid ICE concerns
More ICE agents are being sent to a suburban naval base for the rest of September.
Pilsen?s Mexican Independence Day Parade will continue amid ICE concerns
More ICE agents are being sent to a suburban naval base for the rest of September. Details are still vague, but a Pilsen community group is making sure everyone knows that Mexican Independence Day celebrations are still on.
Las Chicas de Pilsen book club brings community together through reading
Co-founders Sylvia Sanchez and Lily Valdez share how their book club in Pilsen creates connections and inspires local residents through stories and discussion.