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New Day Of The Dead Art Exhibit Honors 12 Lifegiving Chicago Organ Donors

The exhibit's opening reception will take place Wednesday.

Check Out Dia De Los Muertos Celebrations In Pilsen [PHOTOS]

Crowds braved the rain Wednesday night to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos with a skeleton processional.

Dia De Los Muertos Nighttime Processional Wednesday in Pilsen

ElevArte's 37th annual Muertos de la Risa will feature large puppets, decorated carts and live music.

25 Ways To Celebrate Halloween In West Loop, Pilsen This Weekend

From Dia De Los Muertos to spooky Halloween parties, here are our top picks on the Near West Side.

Where To Celebrate Day Of The Dead In Pilsen

There are multiple events this weekend and next week.

5 Ways to Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos in Pilsen

Muertos de la Risa will bring neighbors together for a colorful processional on Pilsen's streets Monday.

Day of the Dead Scenes in Pilsen

On Saturday, the neighborhood celebrated Dia De Los Muertos, a Hispanic holiday honoring the dead.

5 Ways to Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos in Pilsen Saturday

The annual Hispanic tradition that honors the dead is celebrated Saturday in Pilsen.

Make Your Own Sugar Skull or Skeleton Mask at Day of the Dead Workshops

Eugene Field Park is hosting a slate of workshops to celebrate Day of the Dead.

Pullman Walk Showcases Personal Altars Celebrating Day of the Dead

The event will take place from 2-4 p.m. Saturday.

All-Women Mariachi Band Kicks off Del Corazon Music Fest With Free Show

The Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles plays Wednesday evening at Millennium Park.

Day of the Dead Lives On in Pilsen

Businesses keep Day of the Dead alive all year-long by featuring paintings by local Pilsen artist.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.