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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Pilsen's Mexican Independence parade felt different for many this year
  • How Chicago's Labor Day Parade is honoring the city's labor legacy
  • How Chicago is keeping Labor Day festivals safe this weekend

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📰 News we're reading

1. Pilsen turns out for Mexican Independence Day parade as immigration fears linger (chicagotribune.com) — Pilsen residents packed 18th Street for the neighborhood's 25th annual Mexican Independence Day Parade, even as many Chicago immigrants stayed home, still wary of immigration enforcement after last year's Operation Midway Blitz. Neighbors describe thinner crowds, ongoing ICE sightings across Chicago, and informal watch networks, but say showing up to celebrate Mexican culture in Pilsen remains vital for community pride and support.
   

2. Chicago Labor Day Parade and Eddie Fest highlights city's historic labor connections (suntimes.com) — Chicago's Labor Day Parade and Eddie Fest filled the Pullman Historic District and Steelworkers Park with union floats, music, and family activities, celebrating the city's deep labor roots. If you're in Chicago this weekend, the festivities spotlight local unions, historic South Works ties, and community pride on the Southeast Side.
   

3. Labor Day weekend festivities underway in Chicago with focus on safety (cbsnews.com) — Chicago's Labor Day weekend is packed with parades and festivals, from the Southeast Side's Labor Day Parade to Fiesta Boricua, as officials emphasize safety and historic declines in summer violence. City leaders, police, and Violence Interrupters are coordinating road closures, transit advice, and outreach so residents can enjoy celebrations across neighborhoods while staying safe.
   

4. 2 dead, 3 hurt in Chicago shootings during Labor Day weekend, according to CPD (cbsnews.com) — Chicago police report at least two people killed and three injured in shootings across the city during the Labor Day weekend, with victims ranging from teens to adults. Incidents on North Sheridan and South Kedzie highlight ongoing safety concerns even as officials deploy extra officers and Violence Interrupters to curb holiday violence compared with last year's higher toll.
   

5. Suburban woman facing murder charges after killing 2-year-old before attempting self-harm (suntimes.com) — A Frankfort mother has been charged with first-degree murder after prosecutors say she killed her 2-year-old son at home and then harmed herself, while her other children were away and her husband was out of state. Authorities note several recent, similarly tragic Chicago-area cases where parents harmed children, and experts stress that better, earlier access to mental health care could prevent some of these incidents.
   

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