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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 ...

BURDEENS CHICAGO EXPANDS LEGACY WITH GRAND OPENING OF 2ND LOCATION IN LITTLE VILLAGE CHICAGO — In January, Burdeens Chicago, an iconic sports hat and apparel retailer owned by Gerry and Rolando Alvarez, celebrated the grand opening of its second location in the vibrant Little Village neighborhood. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the beloved store, building on decades of legacy in its original Pilsen location with a fresh vision ...

https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/01/28/chicagos-immigrants-are-being-targeted-by-ice-heres-what-you-can-do-to-help/ From sharing information and shopping immigrant-owned businesses to donating to nonprofits, here are seven ways Chicagoans can help immigrant communities in the city. CHICAGO – Immigrant communities in Chicago are on edge amid the Trump administration’s broad immigration crackdown during his first week in office. Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement launched “Operation Safeguard,” with immigration agents descending on Chicago for “enhanced targeted operations” that led to more than ...

https://news.wttw.com/2025/01/30/business-owners-little-village-back-yards-say-sales-declining-amid-fears-ice-raids Latino neighborhoods in Chicago are on edge amid increased reports of immigration raids by federal law enforcement agents. The reports are sparking fear in communities like Little Village and Back of the Yards. According to the Chicago Police Department, nearly 100 people have been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement; however, it remains unclear how many of those individuals had criminal records. WTTW News spoke with business owners about the impact ...

Chicago Busy Chicago district known as ‘Mexico of the Midwest’ turns into ghost town as fears of ICE raids loom Little Village, a two-miles stretch lined with nearly 500 businesses on Chicago's 26th Street, has seen massive drop in foot traffic By Bonny Chu , Danielle Wallace Fox News Published January 22, 2025 1:52pm EST Foot traffic has dropped significantly in Chicago’s predominantly Latino community, Little Village, also known as the "Mexico of the Midwest," ...