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Learn about short-term guardianship and how to help families fill out forms to name a trusted caregiver for their children in case of detention or deportation.SCAN TO REGISTER OR FOLLOW THIS LINKbit.ly/CIRRTrainerWEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 - 12-1PM

Free Screenings for Oral, Head, & Neck Cancer SCREENING SAVES LIVES The University of Illinois Cancer Center at UI Health is offering free oral, head, and neck cancer screenings this week. The screening takes 5–10 minutes and can help detect early signs of cancer. No appointment or insurance is required, and walk-ins are welcome. SCREENING DATES Monday, 4/27 Mile Square Health Center - Back of the Yards 4630 S. Bishop ...

We are thrilled to invite you to join us for our inaugural fundraiser, The Bunny Brunch Benefit, celebrating the April 2026 launch of our new program. WWW, a subsidiary of Xilin Association, is dedicated to empowering adults with different abilities by providing pathways to meaningful independence through our Inclusive Brunch and Pastry Social Enterprise.By purchasing a block of tickets or sponsoring a table, your organization directly invests in a workplace ...

The new initiative aims to support small businesses and bring new life to both the 26th Street and Cermak Commercial Corridors in South Lawndale. Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced that the Little Village Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Latinos Progresando, has been awarded the contract to lead the South Lawndale Small Business Storefront Activation Program. The program will ...

En La Villita y en Bel­mont Cra­gin, por solo men­cio­nar dos barrios lati­nos, peque­ños nego­cios aún resien­ten la dis­mi­nu­ción de sus ven­tas por el temor de la gente ante las reda­das Por  Ashley Quincin 03 Mar 2026, 17:40 PM CST Read Arrticle here Meses después de la Operación Midway Blitz de la administración Trump y del aumento en la actividad de aplicación de la ley migratoria en Chicago, negocios de propiedad ...

This performance is a celebration of our Mexican traditions and our commitment to passing these customs down to the younger generation through the art of dance.The title “Sembrando Flores,” or “planting flowers,” symbolizes the cultivation of love, joy, and wisdom within our community. It is a legacy that began over 25 years ago when our founder, Mario Galindo, started Ballet Folklorico Xochitl. Since then, the group has been passed down ...

¿Tienes un negocio, un emprendimiento o un sueño por crecer?Este espacio es para ti. Un taller GRATIS en dos sesiones.Dominican University te invita a participar en dos seminarios de Finanzas para Emprendedores, creados para aprender juntos los fundamentos financieros esenciales que nos ayudan a cuidar, fortalecer y hacer crecer tu negocio o proyecto.• Un espacio de aprendizaje, apoyo y comunidad• Finanzas claras para tomar mejores decisiones• Herramientas prácticas para hoy ...

Juntos Emprendemos es un programa gratuito de 10 semanas, diseñado para emprendedores que ya han desarrollado una idea de negocio sólida y están listos para impulsar su negocio al siguiente nivel. Basado en los fundamentos de "Juntos Lanzamos", este programa profundiza en conceptos empresariales avanzados, incluyendo planificación financiera estratégica, posicionamiento de marca, estrategias de ventas y escalabilidad operativa.A través de sesiones virtuales interactivas, perfeccionarás tu modelo de negocio, crearás una ...

A Comedy Night Fundraiser - Urban Warriors Hello Friends and Family! We are excited to invite you to a special Women’s Empowerment Comedy Night in support of our Guerreras Program at Urban Warrior Youth Community! This evening is more than just laughter, it’s a celebration of strong women, powerful voices, and the next generation of leaders we are building through our all-girls soccer and leadership program. Join us for a ...

FORBES ARTICLE By Lyanne Alfaro, Contributor. Lyanne covers Latino entrepreneurship in the U.S. economy. Mar 02, 2026, 10:02am ESTMar 02, 2026, 11:12am EST Ask a Chicagoan about Little Village, and you’ll learn that the neighborhood not only holds cultural history but also economic weight in the city. "[26th Street] is a very blessed street for commerce. People come to visit from many places,” Patricia Rodriguez, owner of Paty’s Restaurant Carnitas ...