Mexican Independence Day celebrations ready to carry on despite fears about ICE in Chicago

Mexican Independence Day is just days away, and tens of thousands in Chicago are set to celebrate with a number of events. Organizers are encouraging people to come out, despite the Trump ... Read More

Fear of federal immigration enforcement dulls Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Chicago

As Chicago braces for federal immigration enforcement, Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Chicago have drawn smaller crowds amid fear in Mexican American community. Read More

Chicago's Mexican Independence Day celebrations shadowed by Trump’s threats for the city

President Donald Trump’s plan to dispatch National Guard troops and immigration agents into Chicago has put many Latino residents on edge ... Read More

Trump sends letter of support on Ukraine’s Independence Day, as Zelensky says Kyiv ‘will not lose’ the war

US President Donald Trump joined other world leaders in sending messages of support to Ukraine on Sunday as it celebrates Independence Day at a time when there is little hope for peace despite intense ... Read More

US secretary of state greets Ukrainians on Independence Day

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on behalf of the United States, has congratulated Ukraine on the 34th anniversary of its independence. Source: US Department of State press release published on ... Read More

Pritzker 'deeply concerned' about ICE targeting Chicago's Mexican Independence Day events

The Illinois governor warned that “unidentifiable agents in unmarked vehicles with masks are planning to raid Latino communities and say they’re targeting violent criminals.” ... Read More