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Little Village 26th Street

Capital of the Mexican Midwest also known as La Villita and the South Lawndale neighborhood. Chicago Police District 10.

LIttle Village and Pilsen Residents Sue Midwest Generation Over Pollution

LIttle Village and Pilsen Residents Sue Midwest Generation Over Pollution

Residents of two Latino neighborhoods in Chicago affected by emissions from coal-fired power plants filed suit against the plants' operator, demanding compensation because the odors and pollution deny them the right to enjoy their properties. continue reading »

Chicagoans in Little Village and Pilsen Sue Over Pollution

Residents of two Latino neighborhoods in Chicago affected by emissions from coal-fired power plants filed suit against the plants' operator, continue reading »

Business Alert:  Armed Robberies in Area

Offenders, sometimes wearing black ski masks, are entering small retail businesses in the 008th (Chicago Lawn) and 009th (Deering) Districts. One offender will brandish an aluminum baseball bat and demand money, continue reading »

Community Alert:  Attempted Kidnapping/Luring of Child

This alert gives notice to the residents of Beat 823 (8th District –Chicago Lawn) of an unknown Male Hispanic offender who attempted to abduct an 11-year-old female victim. continue reading »

DUI Strike Force Patrol in the Chicago Lawn (008th) District

The Chicago Police Department will conduct a DUI Strike Force Patrol in the Chicago Lawn (008th) District. The DUI Strike Force Patrol will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2012 continue reading »

Latin Kings’ Leader Augustin Zambrano Sentenced to 60 Years, Implicated 20 Little Village Shootings

Evidence at trial included audio and video recordings of three beatings inflicted upon gang members for violating the rules and testimony documenting 20 shootings in the Little Village area continue reading »

32 Schools Have IHSA Membership Suspended for Failing to Attend Rules Meetings

At the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors meeting nearly three dozen schools were suspended for failing to attending required meetings. continue reading »

Little Vil Comm Council To Show “Fernando Nation”, directed by Cruz Angeles FREE 1/21

The documentary "Fernando Nation", directed by Cruz Angeles, will be featured at the Little Village Community Council, 3610 W. 26th St. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2011 at 1 p.m. Free admission. It is a story about a Mexican baseball player named Fernando Valenzuela, 20; a captivating pitcher for the Dodgers. continue reading »

Victim Escapes After Being Carjacked, Shot 3 Times and Stuffed in Trunk

Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood was the site of a frightening crime Monday evening. On the 2500 block of South Pulaski Road, a motorist was carjacked, shot three times, continue reading »

Chicago Power Plants Move in Order to Reduce Pollution

The company that owns two coal-fired power plants blamed for pollution in Chicago's largest Hispanic neighborhoods announced the installation of emission controls to comply with new state and federal environmental regulations. continue reading »

Special Meeting Called to Protest Closing of Little Village Post Office

A special meeting will be held at the Little Village Community Council, 3610 W. 26th St. from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011. This meeting is to protest the slated closing of the Otis Grant Collins Post Office, 2302 S. Pulaski continue reading »

Commerical Building Fire Seriously Injures One

An unnamed person was seriously injured Friday morning when a fire broke out in a commercial building on Chicago's West Side. The fire in the city's Little Village neighb continue reading »

Chicago Hispanic Families to Benefit from Univision Radio Food Drive

Feed The Children, one of the largest charities in the U.S., is joining forces with Univision Radio Chicago, the city's leading Spanish-language radio station continue reading »

Know Your Housing Rights. Workshops for Landlords, Homeowners, Renters

Landlords, Homeowners & Renters: Don't miss out on free upcoming workshops. Mark your calendars for November 19 and December 5. Saturday, November 19: Are you worried about keeping your home? continue reading »

College Seminar by State Representative Elizabeth Hernandez

Students and parents will have an oppertunity to learn about financial aid resources and college admission and speak with representatives from state agencies and local universities. continue reading »