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Little Village hosts 55th annual Mexican Independence Day Parade
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (21+ words) NBC 5 Chicago Little Village hosts 55th annual Mexican Independence Day Parade...
Sunday night forecast
8+ hour, 59+ min ago (14+ words) NBC 5 Chicago Chicago Forecast: Hot and cool days this weekend...
Police-involved crash in McHenry County injures 8, major intersection closed
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (110+ words) A major intersection in northwest suburban Spring Grove was closed on Sunday afternoon after a police-involved crash injured eight people. The Spring Grove Fire Protection District said it was called to a police-involved accident with multiple injuries at Route 12 and…...
Mayor Brandon Johnson formally kicks off reelection campaign
9+ hour, 8+ min ago (433+ words) Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson defended his record on a variety of issues during a wide-ranging forum on Wednesday afternoon. Natalie Martinez has a recap. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson formally announced plans to seek reelection on Sunday, ending months of speculation…...
Reward offered in shooting death of Chicago 911 operator
11+ hour, 52+ min ago (181+ words) A 50-year-old woman was shot and killed in the Back of the Yards neighborhood while driving home from visiting her family, and Randy Gyllenhaal has the story. A reward is being offered in the shooting death of a Chicago OEMC…...
‘We’re just getting started:’ Mayor Brandon Johnson officially launches reelection bid
17+ hour, 23+ min ago (457+ words) Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson defended his record on a variety of issues during a wide-ranging forum on Wednesday afternoon. Natalie Martinez has a recap. After months of speculation, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is officially launching a bid for a second…...
What time do the Bears play today? What to know about their season opener
18+ hour, 36+ min ago (467+ words) The long wait is finally over for Chicago Bears fans, as the team will finally kick off its 2026 season against the Carolina Panthers. The Bears are coming off of their first division title since 2018 and their first playoff win since…...
El Grito celebration takes over Chicago's Grant Park
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (19+ words) NBC 5 Chicago El Grito celebration takes over Chicago's Grant Park...
El Grito celebration of Mexican Independence Day draws crowds to Grant Park
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (176+ words) The annual El Grito festival returned Saturday, drawing crowds to Grant Park on Saturday for a celebration of Mexican heritage. Michelle Baik reports. The weekend-long festival features live music, food and art in the days leading up to Mexican Independence…...
El Grito festival among major Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Chicago
1+ day, 20+ 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…...