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1. El Grito Chicago celebrates Mexican heritage and independence in Grant Park (wgntv.com) — El Grito Chicago is filling Grant Park today with music, food, dance, and a civic ceremony celebrating Mexican independence, with free evening admission if you register online. Mexican Independence Day parades are also stepping off along Commercial Avenue and in Little Village, giving Chicago residents multiple ways to celebrate heritage and community pride across the city.
2. Woman, 2 teens wounded in Chicago Lawn shooting (suntimes.com) — A woman and two teenagers were shot Saturday evening while standing outside on the 7100 block of South Campbell Avenue in Chicago Lawn, leaving the woman in critical condition. The teens were taken to Comer Children's Hospital and University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition, and Area 1 detectives are investigating after the shooters fled in a light-colored sedan.
3. I-Team Quick Tip: Surprise auto costs (abc7chicago.com) — Chicago drivers are being urged to double-check their auto loan terms, as an ABC7 I-Team tip highlights how many borrowers don't know their interest rate or total interest costs. If your credit has improved, refinancing could lower payments, while staying alert to surprise expenses like tires, batteries, and repairs can help you avoid budget-busting car costs.
4. Chief Keef Live 2026 Tour concert in Chicago postponed (suntimes.com) — Chief Keef's long-awaited hometown stop at Huntington Bank Pavilion on Northerly Island was abruptly postponed Saturday evening, just as Chicago fans lined up for his first city show in over a decade. The venue says all previously purchased tickets will be honored on a new date, though no reason or rescheduled time has yet been announced.
5. 'High' bird migration alert continues as millions fly over Chicago area (nbcchicago.com) — A high bird migration alert continues over the Chicago area through Monday morning, with tens of thousands of birds still passing overhead nightly. Officials are urging Chicago residents to dim bright lights at night and take simple precautions to help prevent disoriented birds from colliding with buildings as they move along this major Great Lakes flyway.
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