Hurricane Ernesto continues to bring "life-threatening" conditions to East Coast
Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday, forecasters said, and will continue to bring "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions" to the U.S. East Coast.
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Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday, forecasters said, and will continue to bring "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions" to the U.S. East Coast.
The storm, which hit Puerto Rico as a category one hurricane, knocked out power to more than 700,000 people—about half of all power customers on the island.
The storm is expected to gain strength as it nears Puerto Rico on Wednesday.
The group traveled to Puerto Rico to network, to learn about the culture, and for some fun in the sun, but it turned into an expensive nightmare.
Days after a global IT outage that impacted millions of travelers last week, some airlines were still recovering on Monday. Some travelers were still trying to get to their final destination, including a group of students from the south suburbs who have been stranded in Puerto Rico since Friday, an extended stay that's costing them thousands of dollars.
Organizers expected more than 3,000 people to take part in the festivities Sunday.
Organizers say they keep the focus on community over-commercialization.
It was a birthday party for 107-year-old Francisca Morales. She was born in Puerto Rico and moved to chicago 50 years ago.
At the Puerto Rican Festival in Humboldt Park, organizers prioritized safety—with a fence around the perimeter and bag checks at the entrance.
The ceremony marks the end of a Taíno exhibit at the museum and a new beginning for Humboldt Park as a state-designated cultural district.
The small ecosystem in Puerto Rico where the study was conducted illustrates the consequences for the climate as a whole.
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
"This month has been deadly when it comes to beach drownings in the area of Puerto Rico," the Coast Guard said.
CBS 2's Sara Machi reports, kids will get to enjoy gifts through the cultural event.
Frontier airlines says it accidentally flew the 16-year-old to Puerto Rico when he had a ticket for Cleveland.
Starting at 1 p.m., people in the west suburb will enjoy live music, traditional food, and activities.
The Puerto Rican Festival in Humboldt Park begins with a free community day today and continues through Sunday.
This year, the community is celebrating two milestones: the 45th year of the parade and the 50th year of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center.
"We're a group that has provided and contributed to society, to the building of Chicago," said Puerto Rican Arts Alliance program manager Jorge Felix.
It's a free event that offers live traditional music, photo opportunities, a Christmas tree lighting and ornament making.
It's a free event that offers live traditional music, photo opportunities, a Christmas tree lighting and ornament making.
Chicago chefs are coming together Wednesday night to raise money for the World Central Kitchen's relief efforts.
David Herrera, a man of faith, is praying for Puerto Rico, his home for more than 20 years.
Neighbors in Humboldt Park have lost contact with loved ones on the island after power was knocked out due to the hurricane.
