Chicago to sport red, white and green to honor Mexico

Prominent buildings will be bathed in national colors to celebrate independence

"At a time when national passions are heated about illegal aliens from Mexico, the city of Chicago and state of Illinois are promoting an event to honor Mexican independence.

The celebration, called the '2nd Annual Mexican Independence Skyline Tribute,' will feature prominent buildings throughout the Windy City being bathed in Mexico's national colors of red, white and green for six days beginning next Tuesday, Sept. 12." Read more.