Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop

Friends and family of Ramirez-Castañeda, former president of Pilsen Alliance, said she committed her life to fighting social and economic injustices.

Wicker Park Fest returns, sample 'za at Pizza City Fest, catch a modern take on Shakespeare — and so much more.

Neighbors of Douglass Park can stop by Saturday to sign up for free tickets to the punk rock and alternative music festival.

The measure is non-binding, meaning it does not compel the mayor to do anything. It now falls to the city's Department of Law, which is under Mayor Lori Lightfoot's purview, to make the call.

A third major event, the Heatwave Festival, debuted this weekend at Douglass Park. Some residents are frustrated they are fenced out of their neighborhood park for weeks of the summer so private companies can profit.

Kids got autographs from NASCAR's Bubba Wallace, who was in town as the city announced it will host street races.

The measure can't force officials to release the report, but Ald. Mike Rodriguez said it will put pressure on the Lightfoot administration to make the report public.

Small business owners said they used their micro-grants from the Foundation of Little Village to pay for upgrades to their businesses.

Harrison Park is the latest spot to host street soccer pitches as part of a citywide program from Mettle Sports' Chicago Street Soccer Tour. The pitches will be in the neighborhood until July 27.

Ericka Reyna Bravo said it's been difficult to connect with her salon customers since she reopened in a new building. A neighbor started a GoFundMe to support her business.

Little Goat will be one of three restaurants to take over the Southport Lanes space. It'll move there in early 2023.

The Pilsen Summer Art Walk starts 6 p.m. Friday. It will also return for editions in August and September.

The Xochiquetzal Peace Garden was built in 1993 by nearby Whittier Dual Language School. Now, it'll get new garden beds so it can grow more produce for neighbors.

The autistic young adults who maintain the farm can bring home as much fresh produce as they want while they work to develop independence.

The 12th District officer, who's been identified as Jaime Avila in his family's GoFundMe, was shot five times and has nerve damage to his left arm.

About 20 percent of voters turned out citywide compared to 25 percent of detainees at Cook County Jail. Recent legislation made the jail a polling place with same-day registration, boosting turnout there.

Attendees can expect the best tacos and tamales the city has to offer plus live performances and art installations.

Owner Danny Diaz said he's reached capacity at his current location and the new spot a few blocks away is about five times larger, allowing him to offer more classes to Southwest Siders.

The shop on 26th Street grew out of the online and pop-up business Little Village native Aldo Rios started during the pandemic, in which he made his own churro dough and dipping sauces.

The event runs this weekend, highlighting more than 50 local vendors who sell vintage goods.