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Burdeens Chicago Sports Apparel Shop Expands, Opening Second Shop In Little Village The shop brings exclusive Chicago and Mexican sports apparel and hats to the heart of 26th Street. Owners Gerardo and Rolando Alvarez have worked in the apparel business since they were teens. LITTLE VILLAGE — A new specialty sports hats and apparel shop is joining 26th Street’s bustling commercial corridor. Burdeens Chicago, owned by brothers Gerardo and Rolando ...

The Story of Little Village Officially part of the South Lawndale community area, the Little Village neighborhood is brimming with Mexican-American culture. Before it was known as “La Villita,” Little Village saw an influx of German, Czech, and Polish immigrants following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. At that time, many people worked in the nearby factories, and it has been a working-class community ever since. In the 1970s, Little Village started ...

If creating music is your passion, stop by Ceasar’s Music of Illinois. This Latina-owned store offers a wide selection of custom instruments, from accordions to guitars to DJ equipment, inviting you to explore a world of musical possibilities. From traditional instruments and brands like Yamaha, Korg, and Hohner, to Ibañez, Pasaye and Takamine. If you are in search of an instrument, Ceasar's is the place to go. From bajoquintos to violins ...

It’s people like Jennifer Aguilar, Executive Director of the Little Village Chamber of Commerce and neighborhood native, who see the impact of Latino-owned businesses in Chicago daily. Nestled in Chicago’s southwest side, Little Village is home to a community that is more than 80 percent Latino and highly entrepreneurial. Much so, that in past years its iconic corridor, 26th Street, has been reported to rake in $900M in annual revenue – all in the span ...

Block Club Chicago The first to launch out of the Little Village Chamber of Commerce’s De La Mano business advisory program. by Francia Garcia Hernandez LITTLE VILLAGE — A dream came true for a Little Village family as they celebrated the ribbon cutting Saturday of their new Mexican restaurant, El Callejon del Beso, in suburban Cicero. El Callejon del Beso, 5827 W. 16th St. in Cicero, specializes in Mexican-style barbecued and ...

We are thrilled to recognize Dennis Pizza as our Business of the Month! For years, Dennis Pizza has been a staple and an iconic part of our community here on 26th Street. Whether you're grabbing a delicious chicken sandwich or sharing a pizza with friends, Denni's is the perfect spot to enjoy great food and even better company. They offer casual eatery serving pizza, burgers and other American comfort food, ...

La Chaparrita Grocery, an iconic establishment in Chicago’s vibrant Little Village, is our 2024 October Business of the Month! La Chaparrita has been in the community for more than 20 years! The restaurant has received many recognitions, including being featured in Chicago Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, Eater Chicago, and Time Out Chicago. On television, La Chaparrita has appeared on shows like Check, Please!, Chicago’s Best, and the Netflix series Taco Chronicles, which showcases exceptional taquerias across ...

Monday September 9 2024 Looking for fun activities to do this week? You've come to the right place! As we head into fall, there's still time to go hiking or check out a street festival while the weather's nice. Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with the Little Village Mexican Independence Day Parade or El Grito Fest. You can also go on a wine stroll around Lincoln Park, see Kacey Musgraves in concert or catch the premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. There’s ...

This weekend, celebrate Mexican tradition and culture, attend a music festival on the South Side and catch Grammy winner Tems in concert. 1. 🇲🇽 Mexican Independence Day celebrations Mexican Independence Day is on Monday but will be celebrated all over Chicago this weekend. Here are a few of the parades and festivals in honor of the occasion: 🪩 El Grito: This celebration will take place 2–10pm Saturday and Sunday in Grant Park. It will feature ...