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By Lawrence Wilson January 23, 2025 CHICAGO—Residents of Little Village, a predominantly Mexican neighborhood on Chicago’s southwest side, are bracing for the possibility of mass deportations of illegal immigrants in the days following President Donald Trump’s inauguration. People are anxious about what the days ahead will bring, either for themselves or for loved ones, according to local leaders who are helping all immigrants prepare for the expected operations by Immigration and ...

Full Article Immigration ‘High alert': Chicago groups try easing fears as worry grows over possible raids Neighborhood groups say they are standing in solidarity with the undocumented community by providing resources and assistance as they prepare for possible raids in Chicago. By Vi Nguyen • Published January 21, 2025 • Updated on January 21, 2025 at 6:37 pm Some people in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood are mobilizing ahead of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans. Neighborhood groups say they ...

Chicago Community Braces for Possible Deportations of Illegal Immigrants Local leaders say illegal immigrants should know their rights, cooperate within the law, and make a plan for the care of their children. CHICAGO—Residents of Little Village, a predominantly Mexican neighborhood on Chicago’s southwest side, are bracing for the possibility of mass deportations of illegal immigrants in the days following President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Complete article here >>

St. Augustine College at Lewis University Little Village Workforce Initiative (Capacitación para el trabajo y avance (CAPTA) Where preparation and opportunity meet NO-COST Workforce Development Training with nationally recognized certifications in: Medical Office Assistance Solar Panerl Installation Carpentry Pre-Apprentice program Training begins Febrruary 2025 This program's funding is provided by Robert T. McCormick Foundation contact Jacob Duran 773-878-3521 - jduran@staugustine.jewisu.edu

Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OE3)(Notice of Funding Opportunity 2160-2940) This program offers grants to businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) or very small businesses (VSBs)1 to support small business capital improvement projects. This program will offer small business grants across the state to help eligible businesses achieve sustainable growth, improve efficiency, and create and retain jobs.

    It’s crucial to understand your rights as a local inhabitant in Chicago. No matter your immigration status, you have fundamental protections under U.S. law. From access to healthcare and education to protection from discrimination, knowing your rights ensures that you can stand up for yourself and your loved ones. What You Should Know: ✅ You have the right to remain silent and not answer questions about your immigration status. ...

Closures will affect residents in Chicago's predominantly Black and brown neighborhoods. 4005 W. 26th St. in Little Village is one of the 5 locations closing. CHICAGO (WLS) -- A pharmacy giant is closing five stores in Chicago. Those locations are part of more than a thousand under-performing stores being closed by Walgreens nationwide. The closures will affect residents in Chicago's predominantly Black and brown neighborhoods, where the stores are slated to ...

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 ...