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CHICAGO – People gathered over the weekend to celebrate Mexican Independence Day throughout Chicago as the city has experienced stepped-up immigration enforcement and protests. Several people were seen in the city’s downtown area on Saturday night holding up Mexican flags. There was an elevated police presence in the downtown area to ensure traffic would flow smoothly. In recent years, large groups of cars riding through the Loop to celebrate the occasion would snarl traffic. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 13: People celebrate Mexican Independence Day in the Loop on September 13, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. The city and surrounding area has…
Ice protests, Caleb Williams expectations & Taste of Chicago 2025 | Week in Review On this episode of “Week in Review”: From possible National Guard deployments to the resignation of Northwestern’s president, we break down the week’s biggest local stories. We cover RFK Jr.’s fiery Capitol Hill testimony, rising jobless claims, and what’s new at Soldier Field and Taste of Chicago 2025. Plus, a Game 1 preview for Bears’ Caleb Williams, World Cup ticket updates, and a tribute to comedy legend Bob Newhart. CHICAGO – Charlie Kirk, the conservative firebrand and founder of Turning Point USA, died after he was…
The Chicago Bears are hoping to avoid their second 0-2 start in three seasons. Standing in their way of that are the reigning NFC North champion Detroit Lions. Follow along with us here as the Bears travel to Detroit to take on the Lions in Ben Johnson’s first game against his former team. Pregame The Bears will take on the Lions at noon. The usual pregame necessities are underway. Jaylon Johnson will play today. As will TJ Edwards and Roschon Johnson. Inside fixing the Bears’ run woes No matter who you ask about Monday’s run game woes, there’s a bottom…
Protest over fatal ICE shooting More protests today over the federal government’s immigration crackdown here in Chicago with much of the focus on yesterday’s fatal ICE shooting in Franklin Park. CHICAGO (AP) – Latino leaders expressed dismay Saturday over recent immigration enforcement operations in Chicago that resulted in a fatal shooting during a traffic stop, the arrest of an immigrant at a barbershop and a tense standoff between protesters and agents at an immigration processing facility. An Immigration, Customs and Enforcement officer fatally shot a man who tried to evade arrest Friday by driving his car at officers and dragging…
Pope Leo XIV turned 70 years old on Sunday and was given a hometown treat to celebrate. Leo was born Robert Francis Prevost on Sept. 14, 1955, in Chicago. On Saturday, President Donald Trump’s new ambassador to the Vatican, Brian Burch, who also has ties to the Chicago area, presented Pope Leo with a birthday cake from Portillo’s, according to Reuters. VATICAN CITY, VATICAN – SEPTEMBER 13: (EDITOR NOTE: STRICTLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY – NO MERCHANDISING). Pope Leo XIV receives in audience at the Apostolic Palace the ambassador of the United States of America, His Excellency Mr. Brian Francis…
CHICAGO – Your Sunday started out with clear skies and plenty of sunshine with warm but comfortable high temperatures coming up. Fox 32 Meteorologist Mark Strehl has the forecast. What to Expect: The daytime highs for Sunday are expected to be in the lower 80s throughout much of the area, with cooler temps near the lake. Some far southwest and western suburbs might be in the mid to upper 80s. Conditions should remain dry despite some clouds. What’s next: There isn’t any rain expected for much of this week. The next best chance for precipitation is Friday but only about…
Two sets of brothers. Two families. Two countries. And still, no answers. For decades, the cases of the Skelton brothers in Michigan and the O’Brien brothers in Newfoundland have haunted communities, devastated families, and left investigators searching for the truth. Both cases share heartbreaking similarities: children taken by their fathers, conflicting stories, and years of unanswered questions. The Skelton Brothers – Missing Since 2010 On Thanksgiving Day in 2010, three young brothers—Andrew (9), Alexander (7), and Tanner (5) Skelton—vanished from Morenci, Michigan. Their father, John Skelton, was supposed to return them to their mother after a holiday visit but never…
The Cincinnati, Ohio community is rallying in desperation after 17-year-old Caedan Hotchkiss vanished on September 10, 2025. As days pass without answers, his family describes the ordeal as a living nightmare, pleading for the public’s help to bring their son home safely. What Happened According to reports, Caedan Hotchkiss went missing in Cincinnati under circumstances that remain unclear. His disappearance has left family, friends, and neighbors deeply shaken, and law enforcement is working in coordination with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to investigate every possible lead. Authorities emphasize that even the smallest piece of information could…
The Vernon Parish community is in shock and rallying for answers after 6-year-old Landen Ray Stephens went missing on the night of September 11, 2025. Loved ones, neighbors, and authorities are urgently asking the public for help in bringing Landen home safely. What Happened According to the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office, Landen was last seen at approximately 10:00 p.m. on September 11 at his home in Pitkin, Louisiana. He was reportedly wearing black and gray shorts with no shirt at the time of his disappearance. The sudden and unexplained nature of his disappearance has sparked an intensive search effort. Deputies…
Today, we honor the memory of Linda Gronlund, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who tragically lost her life aboard United Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. Born and raised in Sag Harbor, Long Island, Linda would have turned 71 years old today. Her life was one of achievement, courage, and compassion—qualities that continue to inspire all who remember her. Who Was Linda Gronlund? Linda Gronlund was both an attorney and an engineer, serving as manager of environmental compliance for BMW cars. Her passion for automobiles began at a young age when she worked on cars with her father.…