Faith outweighs immigration fears as thousands celebrate Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
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Hundreds of thousands of worshippers are braving the cold Thursday night to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of the largest Catholic gatherings in the nation and a cornerstone of faith for many Latino families.

ICE fears at Our Lady of Guadalupe Fest
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Back here locally, thousands are braving the cold for one of the largest Catholic gatherings in the nation this weekend, but there are concerns this year over immigration enforcement.  Our Leslie Moreno is live at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines.

Preparations underway for Our Lady of Guadalupe feast amid ICE concerns | ChicagoLIVE
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With the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe nearing, concerns about immigration enforcement and public safety have prompted renewed conversation between organizers, local law enforcement, and the community. Director Ezekiel Sanchez shares how the shrine is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of pilgrims while ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.

Des Plaines community honors beloved letter carrier retiring after nearly 40 years

In Des Plaines, neither rain nor sleet nor snow could stop this tight-knit community from taking time out from their busy lives to honor their longtime letter carrier, Gary Connor, as he retires after spending nearly 40 years at the Postal Service. 

Community throws retirement party for letter carrier
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He delivered the mail in the same Des Plaines community for twenty years making lifelong friendships every step of the way. Today those on his route honored him as his career at the post office comes to an end.

Sculpture of Pilgrim Mother arrives at suburban shrine
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The faithful in the northwest suburbs are celebrating the arrival of the Pilgrim Mother, a life-sized sculpture brought from Mexico City.

Pilgrim Mother statue arrives in northwest suburbs for monthlong display

Thousands of faithful parishioners gathered in the northwest suburbs on Wednesday to celebrate the arrival of the Pilgrim Mother, a life-sized sculpture brought from Mexico City.

Life-sized ‘Pilgrim Mother’ sculpture begins world journey in Des Plaines

A life-sized sculpture from Mexico City will debut Wednesday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines before beginning a global tour.

Life-sized ?Pilgrim Mother? sculpture begins world journey in Des Plaines
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A life-sized sculpture from Mexico City will debut Wednesday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines before beginning a global tour.