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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 ...

No le temen a ICE y ya organizan esta celebración masiva en una ciudad llena de latinos Los migrantes mexicanos quieren dejar atrás las amenazas del gobierno de Estados Unidos. El Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) intensificó sus políticas migratorias principalmente en las ciudades que se encuentran con una gran población de latinos, como es el caso de Chicago, Illinois, donde ...

Little Village; el pueblo de Chicago que no le teme a ICE ya alista festejos por Independencia de México Ante las políticas migratorias y casos de deportaciones, los migrantes mexicanos realizarán sus preparativos para el próximo mes de septiembre   La comunidad migrante vive con gran incertidumbre, ante las deportaciones que se han informado en medios de comunicación, realizados por parte de la administración de Donald Trump. Sin embargo, en la comunidad de Little Village, un pueblo de ...

La Cámara de Comercio de La Villita reiteró su compromiso en que llevará a cabo el 54.º Desfile Anual del Día de la Independencia de México de 2025, programado para el domingo 14 de septiembre de 2025. “A pesar de la reciente ola de cancelaciones de festivales y las crecientes tensiones políticas que afectan a la comunidad, la Cámara de Comercio de La Villita se mantiene unida en la misión ...

El tradicional y multitudinario evento en la Calle 26 se realizará con seguridad pese a las tensiones políticas presentes, informó la Cámara La Cámara de Comercio de La Villita anunció que el tradicional desfile de la Independencia de México, que cada septiembre se realiza en la Calle 26, sí se llevará a cabo este año. La Cámara señaló en un comunicado que aunque en tiempos recientes las tensiones políticas actuales ...

The Little Village Chamber of Commerce confirmed Monday they have no intentions of canceling the Mexican Independence Day parade set for September. The recent wave of rising political tensions is not stopping the community from hosting its annual event. The LVCC said in a statement Monday it stands united in the mission to celebrate and honor the cultural heritage in the Little Village community and beyond. “This parade is more ...

Neighbors can find shopping, dining and nightlife options and participate in cultural events along the vibrant corridor. LITTLE VILLAGE — Chicagoans looking for ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo can head to Little Village’s vibrant business and cultural corridor. The neighborhood is the “Mexican capital of the Midwest,” with one of the largest populations of Mexican American residents — and a stroll through West 26th Street shows the diverse food ...

Big thanks to the Little Village Chamber for showing up and showing love at our fundraising event! Your support and words of encouragement mean the world to us. 🤝Together, we make a bigger impact! At the heart of every great community are the people who come together to support, uplift, and celebrate each other. That’s why @rclv2013, @generacionesdeldomino, @pilsenchamber, and @littlevillagechamber had this special evening of Dominoes, networking, raffles, and meaningful connections! 📅 March ...