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CHICAGO (WGN) - From the suburbs to the city, Day of the Dead celebrations are getting underway across Chicagoland. This year, the Little Village Chamber of Commerce is kicking off celebrations, inviting the public from all backgrounds to come out to a neighborhood-wide celebration this weekend, with over 50 participating small businesses where you can find everything you need for your offering. "Part of a celebration is that everyone is ...

WBEZ.org The Day of the Dead is about remembering and temporarily welcoming the souls of loved ones back to the world of the living. In Chicago, the weekend is marked by special ofrendas, or altars, performances and more. Go shopping in Little Village this weekend The Little Village Chamber of Commerce is putting on an event called Xempasúchil on Saturday and Sunday. The Xempasúchil, sometimes written as Cempasúchil, are orange ...

Block Club Chicago: From art exhibits and theater to bar crawls and parties, here are various ways to celebrate the Day of the Dead in Chicago this month. by Lucia Preziosi October 19, 2026 CHICAGO — Chicago is gearing up to celebrate Día de Los Muertos, a Mexican holiday that honors relatives and loved ones who’ve died. Día de Los Muertos, which translates to “Day of the Dead,” is a ...

Compelte article >> DePaul students and community leaders reflect on cultural pride, solidarity and the lasting effects of immigration enforcement. Alfredo Aguayo, Contributing Writer October 12, 2026 As the U.S. Hispanic population prepares to reach 70 million, this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, occurring from Sept. 15 to Oct 15, looked to be only celebrations but was ultimately followed by political turmoil. These dates align with independence days for several Latin ...

The first business to open through the City’s South Lawndale Storefront Activation Program turns a long-vacant building at the gateway to 26th Street into a creative home for local artists — opening with Danza Mexica, Chinelo dancers, a ribbon cutting and a private collection featuring works by Héctor Duarte, Diana Solís, Carlos Cortez and Wesley Willis. CHICAGO — October 6, 2026 — TE-QU, a Southwest-rooted creative home where local artists ...

Artículo completo El tema del desfile de este año fue “Unidos cabalgamos: Más fuertes que nunca”, y los organizadores dijeron que el evento sirve como una celebración cultural y un motor económico para los negocios locales.   Un año después de que las amenazas de inmigración atenuaran muchas de las celebraciones del Día de la Independencia de México en Chicago, el desfile de este año tenía como objetivo recuperar los ...

La Raza / Chicago La Fundación de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Illinois otorgará $5,000 a 52 pequeños negocios afectados por las dificultades económicas Por  Ashley Quincin / 03 Ago 2026, 17:20 PM CDT La Fundación de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Illinois otorgará $260,000 en subvenciones a pequeños negocios del área de Chicago como parte de un esfuerzo para ayudar a los emprendedores a recuperarse de los desafíos económicos, incluidas ...

Running a small business is no small feat, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a referral partner with the Cook County Small Business Source, we can help connect you with a no-cost advisor to guide you on funding, marketing, operations and much more. Let’s get you started on the right path—reach out today. www.cookcountysmallbiz.org Cook County Source #littlevillagechamber #lavillita

Spend a Sunday with your family at Rate Field this summer with tickets starting at $12 for every Sunday home game. Every Sunday home game, enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the park - plus, kids can run the bases after the game! Tickets start at $12 and enjoy discounts on parking. Includes all fees. Kids Run the Bases is available for all kids 13 and younger (must be 36” or taller to participate). ...

Thais Beltran lanzó el sitio web del proyecto en mayo y está recopilando envíos de fotos y videos tomados antes de 2008. Esta historia fue originalmente publicada en Block Club Chicago, una sala de prensa sin fines de lucro enfocada en reportar sobre los vecindarios de Chicago. Suscríbete a su boletín diario gratuito. LITTLE VILLAGE — Un bautizo en McKinley Park. Una reunión familiar antes de un desfile por el Día de la ...