Hundreds turned up for yesterday's anti-war march to mark the sixth anniversary of the Iraq War. Demonstrators from more than 70 local organizations waved banners and flags calling for an end to the occupation of Iraq, opposing the deployment of more troops to Afghanistan, calling for peace in the West Bank and asking for an end to the "war" on immigrants at home. more ›

Tens of thousands will kick off St. Patrick's Day celebrations early this weekend at the annual downtown parade today and South Side parade tomorrow -- but about 2,500 are expected to march in Pilsen today for a different reason: protesting the war in Iraq and advocating for immigrant rights. more ›