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Carlos Ramirez

Carlos Ramirez

Senior Reporter · Chicago, IL

Carlos Ramirez has a knack for uncovering the trends shaping Chicago's economy. After earning his Bachelor's degree in Business Journalism from DePaul University, he spent five years at Crain's Chicago Business, where he reported on startups and financial districts.

5 stories from Carlos Ramirez in Orland Park

Little Village hosts Day of the Dead celebrations with more than 50 businesses participating — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Little Village hosts Day of the Dead celebrations with more than 50 businesses participating

From the suburbs to the city, Day of the Dead celebrations are getting underway across Chicagoland.

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Justice delayed in Chicago for El Chapo's sons on cartel world's ‘holiest day' — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Justice delayed in Chicago for El Chapo's sons on cartel world's ‘holiest day'

When Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán s son Ovidio was arrested in early 2023 and extradited to Chicago, federal law enforcement officials considered it the beginning of the end for the family s billion-dollar global drug trafficking business. His brother Joaquin, the next domino to fall a year later, was...

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Downtown Chicago skyline at sunset, symbolizing transition and the end of an era for the REAL ID Supercenter.
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Chicago's REAL ID Supercenter downtown to close in December

As the sun sets over downtown Chicago, the bustling lines that once characterized the REAL ID Supercenter were a testament to the city's commitment to compliance and community. For many, this center has been a vital lifeline, guiding them through the complexities of obtaining a REAL ID amid...

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A bride's search for her mother's missing wedding dress goes viral — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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A bride's search for her mother's missing wedding dress goes viral

A Chicago-native was hoping to use her mother’s wedding dress on her big day, but is now on a longshot quest to find it after discovering the wrong dress in a storage box. Incredibly, one positive did emerge from the story, as a mother who lost her daughter has been reunited with a dress she...

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Young boy rescued after falling into septic pipe in West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania — ABC7 Chicago (WLS-TV)
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Young boy rescued after falling into septic pipe in West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania

A young boy was rescued Tuesday evening after falling into a pipe outside a sanitation business in Pennsylvania.

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