Popular El Grito festival postponed in Chicago over concerns of possible ICE operations

The El Grito festival in downtown Chicago, originally scheduled for September 13-14, has been postponed due to concerns over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities and potential National Guard deployment, which organizers deemed a risk to community safety. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker expressed their dismay at the circumstances leading to the cancellation, emphasizing the cultural significance of the event.

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