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Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications announced several roads would be closed ahead of weekend Mexican Independence Day celebrations and residents will be required to show identification to pass. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports.

The Office of Emergency Management and Communications announced several roads would be closed ahead of Mexican Independence Day celebrations and residents will be required to show identification to pass.

Due to a busy weekend in Chicago, officials warn heavy traffic could impact commutes across the city in certain areas.

The Office of Emergency Management and Communications urged residents to stay safe and vigilant over the next several days, issuing a warning ahead of a busy weekend in Chicago.

The Office of Emergency Management and Communications urged residents to stay safe and vigilant over the next several days, issuing a warning ahead of a busy weekend in Chicago. NBC 5’s Kye Martin reports.

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Chicago is bracing for a busy weekend as more Mexican Independence Day celebrations are expected after revelers packed city streets for the last two evenings. There will also be added traffic impacts with the Chicago Bears, Riot Fest and more. Chris Hush reports.

Roving Mexican Independence Day celebrations resulted in a traffic gridlock in Chicago’s Loop Thursday night. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports.

The Office of Emergency Management and Communications issued a warning Thursday ahead of a busy weekend in Chicago, urging residents to stay safe and vigilant.

September 16th is Mexican Independence Day and if you’re still confusing that with Cinco de Mayo, then this video is for you. NBCLX News Now host Eric Alvarez explains its history and how it is celebrated.

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. Susan Carlson reports.

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...