Jose Lopez
Outgoing Humboldt Park Alderman Touts His Fight Against Gentrification In Farewell Letter To Ward Residents
Ald. Roberto Maldonado abandoned his reelection bid and will leave City Council after 13 years of serving the Humboldt Park area.
Humboldt Park’s 44th Annual Puerto Rican Parade And Festival Returns This Weekend With Live Music, Puerto Rican Food And More
Division Street between Western Avenue and Humboldt Boulevard, along with all intersecting cross streets, will be closed to car traffic during the parade Saturday.
BadaBing Wings Opens In Uptown, Finds Early Success Despite Wing Shortage, Price Increases
Badabing Wings opened Jan. 3 and has sold out of wings multiple times due to eager customers and pandemic-caused wing shortages.
Affordable Housing And Arts Building A Step Toward Preserving Humboldt Park’s Puerto Rican Identity: ‘We Are Not For Gentrification’
After years of planning, a five-story affordable housing complex with a ground-floor theater will soon rise on Division Street.
Humboldt Park’s Majestic Puerto Rican Flags Still Standing Proud After 25 Years
On the 25th anniversary of the installation, a look back at the history of the flags.
Despite The Rain, Humboldt Park’s 41st Puerto Rican Parade Draws Thousands (PHOTOS)
The rain did "really hurt" the festival in the park, however, according to Jose Lopez, executive director of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center.
