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Pilsen's annual Carrera de los Muertos will feature a record 8,000 runners this Saturday. The 18th edition of the Race of the Dead highlights the community's vibrant culture while promoting fitness and unity.
Aldi plans to open a new store in the Roosevelt Collection Shops in the South Loop, with construction set to begin soon. The discount grocer aims to join 18 other retailers in the shopping center and expects to open next year. Aldi operates 33 locations throughout Chicago and is also expanding into River North.
A federal lawsuit accuses the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, of subjecting detained individuals to inhumane conditions, including denial of basic necessities and legal access. The suit claims that the federal government obstructs oversight by preventing access to the facility for elected officials and media. Attorneys describe the situation as a severe violation of human rights and constitutional protections.
Federal immigration agents detained at least three individuals, including two U.S. citizens, in Albany Park on Friday morning. Eyewitnesses reported a chaotic scene as agents handcuffed one man while neighbors protested and questioned the actions of law enforcement. Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin confirmed the arrest of five undocumented individuals during the operation.
City officials seek a $25.25 million federal loan to revive the Congress Theater in Logan Square, a project long stalled by funding issues. If approved, construction could begin in spring 2026, with an estimated completion by mid-2027. The project aims to revitalize the area and provide affordable housing.
State Democrats, led by U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, demand an investigation into federal immigration enforcement actions in Chicago, citing violations of due process and excessive force. Recent incidents include the detainment of U.S. citizens and the use of tear gas, prompting concerns among local residents.
Organizers are calling for a boycott of Home Depot after federal immigration agents targeted day laborers outside its stores in Chicago. Rallies and vigils are scheduled nationwide to demand that the company protect these workers from ICE and Border Patrol actions. Advocates claim Home Depot fails to take adequate measures to deter federal agents from detaining laborers seeking work.
Immigration agents detained Omar Huerta Cisneros, a permanent U.S. resident with schizophrenia, during a walk in Chicago Lawn and failed to inform his family of his whereabouts for two weeks. After locating him in Franklin Park, family members raised concerns that his detention violated a consent decree limiting warrantless arrests. Advocates argue that law enforcement should provide clear justification for detaining individuals, especially those with mental health issues.
Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion funding package to prevent cuts and layoffs at local transit agencies. The legislation, which replaces the RTA with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, aims to provide sustainable funding and improve the region's public transportation.
Tonika Lewis Johnson, a social justice artist from Englewood, was named a 2025 MacArthur Foundation Fellow, receiving an $800,000 “genius grant.” Johnson's work focuses on systemic inequities in Black and Brown communities, and she will be celebrated at an event on November 7 at Kennedy-King College.