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Pilsen turns out for Mexican Independence Day parade as immigration fears linger
Crowds flocked to Pilsen for the 25th annual Mexican Independence Day Parade on Saturday, a tradition that fills the historic Latino neighborhood with vintage cars, folk dancers and lively musicians.
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Editorial: ‘Premium For Everybody’: Why the radical Ryan Field will change the college football experience
Forget the nosebleeds. Fan experience now is everything at Ryan Field.
Politics
Local libraries: Free internet could be hampered by proposed federal cuts
When Northwest Indiana residents faced extensive power outages last month after a tornado and derecho, libraries welcomed them to use their free wifi. Established by Congress in 1996, the Federal Communications Commission’s E-Rate program helps libraries and schools eliminate 20-90%...
Entertainment
Sheldon Epps is bringing “Play On!” to Chicago for a jazzy encore
His musical, based on Duke Ellington’s music and Shakespeare’s "Twelfth Night," opens soon on Navy Pier, with hopes for Broadway next.
Sports
Javier Assad battles through season-high 5 walks and bullpen does enough to seal Chicago Cubs’ 6-5 win
In his first big-league start in a month, Javier Assad grinded through 4 2/3 innings Saturday against the Miami Marlins, ultimately limiting enough damage in the Chicago Cubs' 6-5 win.
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Business
Allowing single-stair complexes could create needed housing, but safety concerns loom in debate over ordinance
A group of advocates wants to pass an ordinance allowing developers to construct a single...
Immigration
Family of Silverio Villegas González obtains attorney to begin legal process in adopting his children
The family of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, who was killed by an ICE agent during Midway...
Education
Lincoln-Way East students removed from Homewood-Flossmoor football game for alleged ‘racist harassment’
Five Lincoln-Way East students were removed from a football game Friday for allegedly conducting "racist...
Crime and Public Safety
Michigan City officer resigns after misuse of Flock camera data
Just days after Michigan City police went before the city council to discuss adding Flock...
Environment
Want to go apple-picking? Some Illinois orchards might not open after several spring frosts killed crops.
Five frosts killed apple blooms, forcing Prairie Sky Orchard in McHenry County to close for...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Iceman on ‘Hot Ones:’ Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams takes on popular YouTube series’ gauntlet of scorching wings
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams faced the "Wings of Death" on the popular YouTube series...
Investigations
Data centers near O’Hare win nearly $100M in local tax breaks, leaving suburban homeowners to cover the gap
Northwest suburban data centers had nearly $2 billion knocked off their taxable property values, an...
History
Today in Chicago History: Drew Peterson guilty in drowning death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 6, according...
Local News
Column: Mental health leader passing the torch after successful 16-year run at Family Counseling in Aurora
At the end of this month, Eric Ward is turning the leadership of Family Counseling...
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