It's the first day of fall - Will our clocks still 'fall back' this year?

For decades, some Americans have objected to the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks: losing an hour of sleep in the spring and plunging into early darkness in the fall.

Chicagoans celebrate Mexican Independence Day
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Mexican Independence Day is today and here in Chicago. Many are taking to the streets downtown, honking and celebrating the holiday.

US Postal Service launches Operation Santa, 114th year of sending letters to the North Pole

Christmas is more than three months away but the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is hard at work getting ready for the holidays and is now accepting letters to Santa and sending them to the North Pole.

Mexican Independence Day festivities planned in Little Village despite ICE fears
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One of the biggest parades in the Midwest is taking place this weekend in Chicago despite fears and hesitation. The Little Village Mexican Independence Day Parade is happening Sunday. 

Immigration enforcement fears impact Chicago Mexican Independence Day celebrations
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Even with added police, some in the community say fears over immigration enforcement are still having an impact on planned Mexican Independence Day celebrations in the Chicago area.

Chicago's beach season is coming to an end on Labor Day
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Chicago's outdoor swimming season is officially coming to an end. Crowds gathered at all of the city beaches on Labor Day for one last time for the season.

Chicago’s WOOGMS Parade steps off on Labor Day
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The annual Wellington-Oakdale Old Glory Marching Society Parade is underway at Pine Grove Avenue and Wellington Avenue.

'It was a lot': Chicago Labor Day travelers speak on holiday traffic
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Labor Day weekend is coming to an end, and with that, travelers begin their treks home. We caught up some at Midway Airport on Monday.

Labor Day 2026: Here’s what's open and closed

As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.

Halloween candy pulled over potential allergy risk

A Halloween candy sold in multiple states is being recalled because its packaging failed to disclose a milk allergen.

Target apologizes, pulls Halloween costume over offensive imagery

Retailer chain Target has pulled a Halloween costume off shelves and issued an apology after admitting the offensive nature of the product. 

Six Flags Great America's 'Fright Fest' celebrating 35 years

Six Flags Great America's "Fright Fest" is returning in September with some brand new spooky event offerings.

Tedde Moore, Miss Shields from 'A Christmas Story,' dies at 79: reports

Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died. 

US Postal Service unveils 2026 holiday stamps - See the designs

The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.