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Congestion, chaos from Mexican Independence Day crowds must be addressed, City Council members say

A downtown parade or festival would help Chicago avoid sporadic, ad hoc celebrations citywide that jammed streets and caused all sorts of problems.

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22 shot, but no weekend homicides, as thousands crowded downtown streets for Mexican Independence Day

It was the second weekend this year without a homicide in Chicago, with the other being the last weekend of January.

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Flood warnings, weather put Riot Fest into rain delay on final day

Parts of the city saw five inches of rain, with another one to two inches expected to fall throughout the day.

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Loop reopens after night of Mexican Independence Day celebrations

The Central Business District reopened to all traffic shortly after 3 a.m., city officials say.

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Sister Jean shares her memories and her belief in teamwork — on and off the court: ‘We all need each other. Every one of us.’

Just weeks before she is inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame, Loyola University’s Sister Jean spoke with Sneed about a childhood filled with family and exotic pets and a ministry devoted to basketball, kindness and faith in God: ‘We are never alone.’

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‘Protect our home:’ Girl Scouts paint mural in support of resident opposition to proposed data center in South Loop

Local residents continue to rally against the expansion of a data center, citing concerns of noise disruption and potential air pollution, according to the president of the Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance.

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‘Hamilton’ remains as compelling and relevant as ever in return visit to Chicago

But this touring version raises the concern that the producers now prioritize a certain level of corporatized consistency over performative inspiration.

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Common Pantry opens its first standalone location in 56-year history

The new location in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood comes at a time when the pantry is serving record levels of people in need.

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Libraries in Chicago, suburbs receive bomb threats

Libraries in Chicago, Aurora, Addison and Evanston are targeted by threats. The incidents were investigated and deemed unfounded. No one was hurt.

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Riot Fest 2023: Entry rules, how to get there, last minute tickets

Chicago’s annual punk/alt rock festival returns to Douglass Park Sept. 15-17.

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Dozens gather on West Side to remember pastor killed by man she helped

Marisol Berrios, conducted sermons online, reaching a global audience. She was honored by friends and others “for the hero she is.”

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Should White Sox have cleared ballpark after shooting? Did the United Center handle the Lil Durk incident correctly? Experts weigh in

Reports of a shooter at Guaranteed Rate Field and at a Lil Durk concert at the United Center raise questions about how security should respond, especially with more large events planned.

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Picture Chicago: This week’s 15 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

DuSable Lake Shore Drive welcomes cyclists, beachgoers enjoy the remaining days of summer, and the Sun-Times visits the Illinois governor’s mansion.

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Mayor’s pick for top cop asks for collaboration from community at public forum: ‘We have to be partners in this’

Larry Snelling calls on the public to be partners with the Chicago Police Department in addressing deep-rooted community problems and fighting crime.

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Wary welcome? Residents greet plan to house migrants at Greektown hostel with both applause and apprehension

Up to 196 migrants will begin moving into the Parthenon Guest House, 310 S. Halsted St., Sept. 15. Some residents are concerned about safety and security.

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Labor Day beachgoers enjoy humid final day of beach season that saw record-setting heat

The high for Monday was 92, with the humidity making it feel 96, the warmest Labor Day since 1983. Temps will hover near the low- to mid-70s the rest of the week.

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DuSable LSD shuts down for annual Bike the Drive: ‘It’s exhilarating’

Around 15,000 cyclists registered for the annual Bike the Drive, where Lake Shore’s ramps are closed to allow cyclists to enjoy the road without the roar and danger of drivers.

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Picture Chicago: 21 of the best Sun-Times photos from this week in news

Two women were struck by bullets inside Guaranteed Rate Field during a White Sox game, first lady Jill Biden visited Chicago in an event aimed to highlight the Biden administration’s support of organized labor, and athletes competed in the 2023 Chicago Triathlon.

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‘I am absolutely livid.’ Residents decry plan to turn Kenwood hotel into migrant shelter

The Lake Shore Hotel, where some migrants were housed this year, would begin taking up to 300 asylum-seekers.

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Teachers at Chicago art-focused school set strike deadline

The staff at the Humboldt Park high school announced a Sept. 6 strike deadline at a Wednesday rally.

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What we know — and don’t — about the White Sox game shooting

Theories and rumors and unconfirmed reports have circulated on social media, but police and the Sox have released virtually nothing about the shooting that wounded two women Friday night.

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Groups rally at Federal Plaza to end overdose deaths in Illinois

Organizers called for Illinois to allow safe-use sites, where people can use drugs under supervision of medical professionals and be guided toward recovery resources.

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2 shot during White Sox Game at Guaranteed Rate Field, video shows; unclear if bullets came from outside stadium

Stadium footage showed confusion in the left field bleachers after the shooting, which happened around the third inning. Security cleared people out of the section — but the game was completed despite the active crime scene.

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Picture Chicago: This week’s 19 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

The city baked under record-breaking high temperatures, summer break ended for Chicago Public Schools students and Chance the Rapper celebrated the 10th anniversary of “Acid Rap” at the United Center.

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Asylum-seekers’ long wait for work permits: ‘It feels terrible, especially because I’m used to working’

Most migrants must wait 150 days after filing for asylum to apply for a work permit and can’t get that until their application has been pending at least 30 days, often longer.

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