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Maxwell Street Market Moving To ‘Original Home’ After 15 Years In South Loop
The open-air market has operated since 2008 at Desplaines and Polk streets, which is the city’s landing zone for migrants arriving in Chicago by bus.
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Madison covers Pilsen, Little Village and Back of the Yards.
Madison knows the Southwest Side is where to go for the best meals. Whether it’s a torta from Los Comales in Pilsen, chilaquiles from La Catedral Cafe in Little Village, pancakes from Tom’s Place in Back of the Yards or even a cup of elote from a street vendor, she’s going to enjoy it.
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Ward Politics
Pilsen Alderman Keeps City Council Committee Chair Position After Vote To Oust Him Fails
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez has faced backlash for speaking at a rally where someone burned an American flag and not apologizing.
Pilsen Alderman Draws Backlash After Speaking At Rally Where Protester Burned American Flag
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez spoke at a rally where pro-Palestine demonstrators demanded a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. He later clarified “at no point was his…
Little Village Dispensary Plan Rejected By City’s Zoning Board
The cannabis dispensary, which would have been near Cermak Road and Rockwell Street, was opposed by many neighbors and the alderman.
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Ray Patlán, Pioneering Chicano Artist And Pilsen Legend, Dies At 77
The artist was known for his iconic mural on the former Casa Aztlán community center in Pilsen. For decades, his paintings have inspired admirers in…
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Little Village Community Center Awarded $750,000 Grant
The Carole Robertson Center for Learning will use the funding to tackle repairs and renovations that have been needed for decades, its leaders said.
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Pilsen’s La Luna Celebrating 5th Anniversary With Charity Benefit
Ticket proceeds from the event, which features food from Pilsen chefs, will go to Pilsen Food Pantry and Healthy Hood.
