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A 29-year-old man is facing felony charges due to his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run crash that left a woman with serious injuries earlier this year. Allen Espino, 29, now faces one felony count of Leaving the Scene of an Accident Causing Injury/Death in connection with the incident. Espino appeared in bond court Sunday, according to a Chicago police spokesperson….

Multiple downtown streets are closed Wednesday night due to ongoing celebrations of Mexican Independence Day, according to the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio has more on the celebrations.

Chicago police are searching for a red pickup truck that slammed into a woman waiting at a Michigan Avenue bus stop before fleeing the scene on Tuesday night. NBC 5’s Chris Hush has the story.

Additional street closures are expected Wednesday as many people join large car caravans celebrating Mexican Independence Day in Chicago. The city’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications warned people should “anticipate activity in your area, including additional traffic” Wednesday as groups continue a days-long celebration. The events have been taking place since the weekend, with large festivities expected Wednesday...

Additional street closures are expected Wednesday as many people join large car caravans celebrating Mexican Independence Day in Chicago. Susan Carlson reports.