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Calling All Business Owners Little Village East TIF Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) Informational Session November 5th 10:00 am - 11:30 am The Little Village Chamber of Commerce is joining forces with Wintrust Bank to hold an informational session about the City of Chicago’s Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF).It will be held on November 5, 2026. The SBIF application period is open November 1st to November 30th to businesses located ...

Congratulations to Regalos y Creaciones Lucy, our October 2026 Business of the Month! Owner María Guadalupe Ortiz has made Regalos y Creaciones Lucy the place in Little Village for making every celebration personal. The shop specializes in unique gifts, personalized details and handmade creations for every occasion. Each piece is made with care and creativity, the kind of detail that turns a gift into a memory. We are proud to ...

Book 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 ...

Congratulations to Chicago Pet Store, our September 2026 Business of the Month! Chicago Pet Store has been owned by the Zarate family and operated since 1986, caring for the pets of Little Village and the families who love them for 40 years. The store carries high-quality pets along with the food, supplies and everyday essentials that keep them healthy and happy. It’s a true one-stop shop for pet lovers, with ...

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 ...

Articulo Completo Comunidad mexicana en Chicago grita independencia con orgullo tras año de silencio forzado. Familias, delegaciones y cónsul Reina Torres Mendivil se reúnen en La Villita. Miles de personas recuperan sentimiento de nacionalismo en el medio oeste. An estimated 400,000 spectators gathered in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, for the 55th annual Mexican Independence Day Parade, marking a vibrant resurgence after reduced turnout during immigration ...

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 ...

The Little Village Chamber of Commerce, as a referral partner for the Cook County Small Business Source, helps connect small business owners with a no-cost business advisor, helping to take out the learning curves when it comes to finding the resources and opportunities best suited for your growth. Whether you’re looking for guidance with funding options, marketing or day-to-day operations, we’ll get your started on the right path. Reach out ...

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 ...