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Mexican Independence Day Celebrations Continue in Chicago Despite an ICE Crackdown

Despite fears of enhanced immigration enforcement, the Little Village Mexican Independence Day Parade took place this weekend without any issues. On Monday, events continued for El Grito, an annual celebration marking Mexico’s independence.

Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, a Popular Two-Term Republican, Dies at 79

Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, a popular two-term Republican credited with guiding the state into a period of greater financial stability in the 1990s, died Sunday, according to his family.

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Week in Review: Immigration Protests Continue; Trump Pivots on National Guard

An about-face from President Donald Trump as he focuses on a new city to send the National Guard to. And protests continue as immigration enforcement ramps up.

Sept. 11, 2025 - Full Show

Concerns over racial profiling intensify after a Supreme Court ruling. And the city’s Mexican community prepares for its Independence Day celebrations despite ramped-up immigration enforcement.

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Organizers Move Forward With Mexican Independence Day Events Amid ICE Concerns

Events include the annual parade at the Little Village Arch on Sunday and the El Grito celebration in Pilsen on Monday. They celebrate the anniversary of the start of Mexico’s decade-long fight for independence from Spain.

ACLU of Illinois Says Supreme Court Ruling in LA Does Not Legalize Racial Profiling — But Does Make it Easier

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Monday leaves open the possibility that ICE agents can use ethnicity among other factors when making immigration sweeps. The ruling coincides with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s announcement of “Operation Midway Blitz,” which is expected to ramp up ICE’s presence in Chicago.

The Number of Times CPD Officers Pointed Their Guns at People Increased 44% from 2022 to 2024: Data

Chicago Police Department officers pointed a gun at a person, on average, more than 11 times every day in 2024, according to an CPD annual report on officers’ use of force.

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Sept. 9, 2025 - Full Show

New insight into how Chicagoans could react if National Guard troops are deployed here. And what federal changes to vaccine guidelines could mean for your health.

How Can You Get the COVID-19 Vaccine in Illinois? State to Make Its Own Recommendations as FDA Limits Eligibility

The latest COVID-19 vaccines were approved for people who are 65 and older or have certain health conditions. But medical organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics — and some states — are breaking from the federal guidelines by expanding their recommendations.

Trump Taking US ‘Down a Dark Road,’ Says UChicago Political Violence Expert

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s launch of “Operation Midway Blitz” this week is expected to ramp up the deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Chicago.

Sept. 8, 2025 - Full Show

Local Congress members react to ICE’s latest move in Chicago. What to expect from the Bears this season. And the iconic Uptown Theatre turns 100.

Illinois Members of Congress on New ICE Activity, Violence Prevention and Public Safety

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is starting Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago. The agency said the Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation is targeting “criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago.”

James ‘Big Cat’ Williams on What’s in Store for the Chicago Bears and Their New Head Coach

The Chicago Bears enter a new era Monday in a highly anticipated matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The Bears are playing with a few major changes this season. Namely, new leadership.

Long-Shuttered Uptown Theatre Marks Centennial With New Book, Renewed Momentum for Restoration

Chicago’s landmark Uptown Theatre opened its doors in August 1925 with much fanfare. Like a lot of 100-year-olds, the building’s got some aches and pains — but it’s also got a dedicated community hoping to see the long-vacant movie palace restored and brought back to life.

Week in Review: Trump Threatens National Guard Deployment in Chicago; Northwestern President Stepping Down

Chicago braces for the possibility of National Guard troops as federal immigration agents prepare to hit city streets. And concerns over changes to vaccine guidance.