Hundreds of people are in Humboldt Park to celebrate Colombian Independence Day at the 11th annual El Gran Festival Colombiano.

What’s Chicago barbecue, exactly? Five local pitmasters give their takes. St. Louis has its brisket and Alabama has its sauce. But what is Chicago’s BBQ claim to fame?

An 11-year-old boy was in good condition after he was shot Tuesday afternoon in the Englewood neighborhood while walking home with his siblings from a nearby park.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 16, according to the Tribune’s archives.

CHICAGO — For the 25th year, the Barrio Arts Festival is bringing the sights and sounds of Puerto Rican culture to Humboldt Park. “This year feels very special, and it feels more intentional ...

25th annual Barrio Arts Festival in Humboldt Park brings artists, community together For many at the festival on Saturday, attendance was twofold — to celebrate their Puerto Rican culture and to ...

For the 25th year, the Barrio Arts Festival is bringing the sights and sounds of Puerto Rican culture to Humboldt Park.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Bring the lawn chairs and pack the coolers for a relaxing night of jazz music. The Chicago Latin Jazz Festival kicks off Friday night at Humboldt Park.

Local leaders are speaking out after they say federal agents entered Chicago’s National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture and refused to show a badge or identification.

Summer festival organizers are considering extra protocols amid fears of deportation arrests and Immigration and Customs Enforcement efforts in Chicago.