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In Pilsen mural, skeletons riding stampeding cattle offer a nod to Mexican heritage, the Bulls

Part of a new Pilsen mural, overseen by artist Mario Mena and intended to celebrate Mexican heritage as well as promote the Chicago Bulls. (Robert Herguth / Sun-Times)

At first sight, the mural on the side of a house in Pilsen is a little unnerving, with skeletons riding on the backs of stampeding, blood-red bulls.

But look more closely, and you’ll see the skeletons are carrying poles with flying banners that bear words conveying a decidedly different vibe.

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