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A pesar del aumento de tensiones por la actividad de ICE en Chicago, la comunidad se hizo presente en el esperado evento. Isabella Siemaszko, La DePaulia News Editor / September 22, 2025 Desde el icónico Arco de La Villita, pasando por decenas de negocios, restaurantes y hogares de inmigrantes, hasta llegar a la Avenida Kostner, personas vestidas de verde, blanco y rojo se reunieron para la 54ª edición del Desfile del Día de ...

El mensaje del reciente desfile de La Villita fue claro: Estamos aquí, pertenecemos, contribuimos. Cartas al Editor - Sept 22, 2025, 12:36pm GMT-5 Este año, el Desfile del Día de la Independencia de México en el vecindario de La Villita fue más que una celebración; fue una declaración. Una declaración de cultura y espíritu, de perseverancia y persistencia, de resistencia y resiliencia. A medida que miles llenaban la Calle 26, Chicago e ...

Paradegoers championed their heritage and some displayed signs calling for justice for a man fatally shot by an immigration agent Sept. 15, 2025, 12:25 PM CDT By Daniella Silva CHICAGO — The annual Mexican Independence Day parade in Little Village on Sunday brought a sea of thousands of people wearing green and red waving Mexican flags of all sizes. Dozens of brightly colored floats highlighting Mexican culture by local organizations, businesses and unions ...

Espectadores observan el avance del 54º Desfile Anual por el Día de la Independencia de México a lo largo de la calle 26, en el barrio de La Villita, el 14 de septiembre de 2025 en Chicago, Illinois.  Scott Olson/Getty Images North America/Getty Images https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2025/09/15/eeuu/celebraciones-independencia-mexico-los-angeles-chicago-eeuu-orix En Chicago, donde las celebraciones por el Día de la Independencia de México suelen extenderse por semanas con caravanas, desfiles y festivales, la “Operación Midway ...

Mientras la calle 26 se vistió de verde, blanco y rojo para conmemorar la Independencia de México, muchos residentes participaron con sentimientos encontrados. El festejo estuvo marcado tanto por el orgullo cultural como por el temor tras los recientes operativos migratorios que han afectado a la comunidad.   https://www.univision.com/local/los-angeles-kmex/la-villita-celebra-la-independencia-de-mexico-con-su-tradicional-desfile-fotos La comunidad mexicana en Chicago se reunió este 14 de septiembre en la calle 26 para conmemorar la Independencia de México ...

Time Out says: The 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade returns to Little Village this September, traversing a stretch of 26th Street ahead of Mexican Independence day on September 14. The theme of this year's procession—which includes mariachi bands, colorful floats and folkloric dancing—is “Pride and Power: Our Strength, Our Legacy,” focusing on the heritage and resilience of the Mexican community. The parade runs between Albany and Kostner on 26th Street. Dates and ...

2025 Annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade – 54th Edition.   The Little Village Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 54th Annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade, happening on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 12 PM to 3 PM. This year’s theme, “Pride and Power: Our Strength, Our Legacy,” celebrates the rich cultural heritage, resilience, and lasting contributions of the Mexican community in Little Village and beyond. Starting at the iconic Little Village Arch ...

People just started gathering in Pilsen for four days of food, music and carnival rides at the Fiesta del Sol festival — an annual Latino cultural celebration drawing more than 1 million people. But as the fun kicks off, the festival’s organizers worry that federal immigration agents could target the area. Organizers said they want Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) to stay away and are preparing to protect communities. The festival begins ...

What is Illinois Secure Choice? A state law enacted in 2015 that requires certain businesses to either sponsor their own qualified retirement plan or facilitate the Illinois Secure Choice program as a way for employees to save for retirement at work. Participating employees save a portion of their pay in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) through payroll deduction facilitated by their employer. In 2025, we will welcome employers that had ...

We are proud to celebrate Global Tax & Bookkeeping as one of the latest recipients of the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) grant in Little Village! Their commitment to serving our community with trusted financial services continues to grow—now with new resources to expand and improve thanks to this transformative support. Their successful application was made possible in part through the De La Mano program, our business support initiative at the ...