The celebration brought together the Mexican community in Clear-Ridge and the greater Midway area to remember loved ones.
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Shadow hearing exposes ICE crackdown toll on Chicago families
On Oct. 24, a shadow congressional hearing titled “Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Assault on Chicago” brought stories of trauma and disruption under ICE and Customs and Border Protection raids to the forefront.
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Pumpkin Jamboree Parade takes over Archer Avenue
Families and neighbors celebrated Halloween on Archer Avenue during the Midway Chamber’s Pumpkin Jamboree Parade, featuring costumes, candy and community pride.
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Art and emotion intertwine in Threads of Awakening
Chicago artist Diana Noh’s Oct. 22 reception at Saint Xavier University showcased her emotional, stitched photography exploring memory and healing.
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Murder suspect arrested after fatal shooting on Fairfield
Maynor Vasquez Gomez, 26, of Hegewisch, was charged with first-degree murder in a fatal shooting Oct. 12 in the 6400 block of South Spaulding Avenue.
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Southwest Side aldermen rip mayor’s 2026 budget for ignoring local needs
Southwest Side aldermen Marty Quinn, Silvana Tabares and Ray Lopez rip into Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed city budget.
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Cutting-edge technology redefines SXU anatomy education
Saint Xavier University’s Anatomage Table immerses students in 3D human anatomy using real cadaveric data, advanced visualization, and physiological simulation.
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Chicago Slaps Social Media Giants with New $31M ‘Mental Health’ Tax
Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled his proposed 2026 budget Tuesday, which includes a new tax on social media companies to fund expanded mental health services in the city.** The Social Media Amusement & Responsibility Tax (SMART) would impose a fee of 50 cents per active user on large social media platforms with more than 100,000 users […]
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Southwest Side aldermen, state leaders call for federal immigration solutions
Ald. Silvana Tabares (23rd) said the city and state’s strategy of engaging in head on fighting with ICE agents is ineffective.
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Opinion: Chicago losing millions by banning video gaming
Putting video gambling machines in Chicago airports, Navy Pier and other establishments could bring in millions for city coffers.