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Chicago prepares for Mexican Independence Day celebrations, some street closures possible
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (595+ words) Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flood the City of Chicago to celebrate Mexican Independence Day this weekend at the city’s signature parades and festivals. A crowd of around 400,000 people is expected at the annual Mexican Independence Parade…...
El Grito festival among major Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Chicago
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (352+ words) Mexican Independence Day festivities will bring a weekend full of culture, flavor and music to downtown Chicago this weekend. El Grito Chicago returns to Grant Park's Butler Field both Saturday and Sunday, encouraging attendees to "dance, eat, and feel that…...
Chicago teens sustain ‘peaceful’ community as warriors
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (892+ words) Jessica Rule, 18, entered Illinois State University this school year ready to step into musical theater as a major. Javon Phillips, 18, left his Austin community for Northern Illinois University with his eyes on a future that includes computer science. The pair…...
Chicago Youth Awards bring honor, pride to West Side community
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (356+ words) “It’s about celebrating youth across Chicagoland that are doing phenomenal things in the community,” Walker-West said. “We have categories celebrating kids for dancing, singing, being scholars, athletes, humanitarians. There’s award events for adults, but we don’t have anything for kids....
Labor Day kicks off Illinois’ fall campaign season with distractions becoming a leading theme
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (947+ words) Forest. Uihlein backed a Bailey opponent in the March primary, though late last month Uihlein gave Bailey...
Grant Park’s free dance series is back with salsa, samba and Chicago steppin’ classes
3+ week, 6+ day ago (402+ words) The best of Chicago for free. The final installment of Chicago SummerDance is in full swing. Get ready to bust a move because Chicago SummerDance is back with free dance classes in Grant Park for just nine nights this month....
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois remembers Sept. 11, 2001
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (295+ words) (The Center Square) – Memorial ceremonies were scheduled across the state on Friday, marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks on the United States that happened Sept. 11, 2001. A n annual moment of remembrance ceremony was scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. at the…...
Illinois State Fair names Miles of Smiles Parade winners
3+ week, 6+ day ago (317+ words) Illinois State Fair officials have announced the winners of the 2026 Miles of Smiles Parade, highlighting top entries in marching band, float and specialty unit competitions during the annual fair in Springfield. The awards were presented following the parade, according to…...
Illinois Athletics to host Memorial Climb to mark 25 years since 9/11 attacks
2+ week, 2+ day ago (159+ words) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - University of Illinois Athletics will host a 9/11 Memorial Climb to commemorate 25 years since the attacks and honor the lives lost. According to U of I Athletics, the southeast and southwest gates of Gies Memorial Stadium will open at…...
12 Illinois Fall Day Trips That Deliver Big Fun Without Draining Your Wallet
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (1761+ words) Autumn in Illinois has a way of turning ordinary weekends into memories that stick around for years. From canyon trails glowing with color to family orchards stacked with cider donuts, this state hides plenty of budget-friendly fun. Every stop on…...