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A woman walks past an apparel store decorated with flags from Latin American countries in the 5900 block of West Fullerton Avenue in Chicago's Belmont Cragin neighborhood on Sept. 17, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago’s Latino population is shifting west, with Belmont Cragin now the city’s largest Latino neighborhood

September 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

A new report from UIC confirms that Latinos account for nearly 30% of Chicago's population and draws attention to shifting demographics.

Police investigating death of toddler in Far North Side

September 12, 2026 at 8:20 p.m.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 1-year-old girl in West Ridge.

Police: Man fatally shot during quarrel with group in West Pullman

September 12, 2026 at 7:10 p.m.

A 33-year-old man was fatally shot in West Pullman Saturday afternoon, police say.

A cross and painting of Silverio Villegas González, who was shot and killed one year ago by federal agents, in Franklin Park on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

A year after Silverio Villegas González’s killing, neighbors say fear remains

September 12, 2026 at 6:10 p.m.

Hundreds attended events marking the anniversary of when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents pulled over the 38-year-old shortly after he dropped off his children.

A motorcyclist shields his face from the setting sun while riding on West 26th Street in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Sept. 11, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago prepares for Mexican Independence Day celebrations, some street closures possible

September 11, 2026 at 6:41 p.m.

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flood the City of Chicago to celebrate Mexican Independence Day this weekend at the city’s signature parades and festivals.

Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson/for the Daily Southtown)

Lincoln-Way East students removed from Homewood-Flossmoor football game for alleged ‘racist harassment’

September 6, 2026 at 7:29 a.m.

Five Lincoln-Way East students were removed from a football game Friday for allegedly conducting "racist harassment" and displaying "offensive" behavior toward Homewood-Flossmoor fans.

Triton College board of trustees Chairman Mark Stephens in 2026. (Triton College)

Chicago-area community college chairman resigns following felony charge

September 5, 2026 at 4:03 p.m.

The Triton College Board of Trustees Chairman has stepped down from his position, the community college announced Saturday.

Josue Pire Hidalgo, center, relaxes with his children, Sebastian and Madison, at their Chicago home on Sept. 4, 2026. Pire Hidalgo was held in ICE detention in Indiana's Clay County Jail for 42 days after being arrested at an asylum appointment in mid-July. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Chicago Public Schools custodian released from ICE: ‘It was 42 very difficult days for our family’

September 4, 2026 at 7:12 p.m.

ICE arrested CPS custodian Josue Pire Hidalgo the morning of July 17 for what he believed would be a routine ICE appointment for his asylum case.

Karen Franklin greets a Labrador retriever at the Montrose Beach Dog Friendly Area on Sept. 3, 2026. Franklin said she saw an army of flies at the dog beach on Tuesday. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Insects and mosquitoes are swarming Chicagoland. Here’s why.

September 4, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

As Labor Day Weekend approaches, mosquitoes and flies continue to swarm. Here’s what’s causing it and when they’ll go away.

A Chicago Fire Department boat sprays water on the stuck DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge on Sept. 2, 2026. According to the Chicago Office of Emergency Communications, the bridge was stuck in the up position and drivers were advised to seek alternate routes.(Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Hours after heat disrupts bridge access on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, second bridge malfunctions on Far South Side

September 2, 2026 at 6:59 p.m.

A DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge is now restored after getting stuck upright Wednesday morning, causing delays and backups on the Chicago highway.

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