Operation Midway Blitz continues to divide Illinois families ahead of Mexican Independence Day

As Mexican Independence Day approaches, merchants along 26th Street are hoping for stronger sales than last year, when ...

City prepares for Mexican Independence Day festivities across Chicago

Chicago officials are preparing for upcoming Mexican Independence Day festivities while addressing safety concerns related to increased ICE patrols and recent local violence.

Chicago ready to celebrate Mexican Independence Day in full force, with parades, El Grito festival

Chicago officials said this year's Mexican Independence Day festivities will be celebrated in full force after they were ...

2026 Chicago Mexican Independence Day celebrations | Festivals, parades, road closures

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Chicago this weekend.

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 ...