The city shut down all the streets in the Central Business District Saturday to try to restrict car caravans celebrating ...

There were many activities across the Chicago area, including the massive Mexican Independence Day parade in Little Village.

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Chicago officials warn visitors of increased traffic downtown throughout the weekend, especially around Grant Park.

The festivities will include folkorico dancing, live music and “El Grito,” the reenactment of Mexico’s cry for independence.

Hundreds of revelers are expected to pack downtown and the Little Village neighborhood on the city's Southwest Side again ...

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