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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.
26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade 2011
September 7, 2011 | by Little Village Chamber of Commerce
Chicago's Hispanic community will celebrate Mexico's independence from Spain--and South-of-the-Border culture--at the 22nd annual Festival de La Vilita (Little Village Festival) at 2600 S. Kostner in the Little Village neighborhood. continue reading »
Be on Look Out: Robbery/Chain Snatching Incidents
September 4, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Chicago in the Chicago Lawn, 8th District, should be aware of reports of Robbery incidents occurring during the month of August. continue reading »
Chicago Police Apprehend Two Armed Robbers in LIttle Village Theft
August 31, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Chicago Police arrested and charged two men after a brazen midday armed robbery at a health food store in the South Lawndale Community yesterday. continue reading »
Two Men Arrested and Charged with First Degree Murder
August 25, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Osmar Alejo and Santiago Garcia have been charged with first degree murder for Tuesday’s beating and strangulation of 27-year-old Christopher Pinkins. continue reading »
Two Taken into Custody for a String of Robberies
August 24, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Isidro Torres, 34, of the 2700 block of West Harrison and Yuliana Trigueros, 21, of the 4400 block of West 77th Place were both arrested and charged with four counts of robbery in connection to a string of robberies in the Ogden (10th) District. continue reading »
Immigrant Advocates Say Chicago Officers are Violating Sanctuary City Policy
August 10, 2011 | by LAHT
Chicago has been one of the nation’s many Sanctuary Cities, in which local officers are told not to enforce federal immigration laws. Monday however, in prot continue reading »
Get on the Bus with Little Village Envirnomental Justice Organization
August 10, 2011 | by HS News Staff
It can be a long wait to catch a CTA bus. But bus riders on 31st Street have been waiting 13 years for their bus to arrive. This has made it harder for residents to find safe, affordable ways to get to jobs, continue reading »
Weekend Shooting Leaves 12-Year Old Little Village Girl Seriously Injured
August 7, 2011 | by HS News Staff
A weekend shooting in Little Village has left a 12-year old little girl seriously injured. According to Chicago Fire Department reports a little girl was shot while walking with her uncle near an elementary school located at the 2400 block of South California Avenue, Friday night around 7:30 p.m. According to reports at least one person fired shots west of California toward an individual that was not the little girl. continue reading »
Be on Guard Police Impersonator Working in the LIttle Village Area
August 5, 2011 | by HS News Staff
In two separate incidents, a male black displaying a badge and purporting to be a police officer has stopped victims, conducted field interviews and subsequently searched them. continue reading »
Drive-by Shooting in Little Village Leaves One Dead
July 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff
An early morning drive-by shooting has left one man dead in the southwest Chicago neighborhood of Little Village. Police are reporting at approximately at 12:45 a.m. 37-year old Jose Gallardo was shot in the chest while standing on the 3000 block of South Drake Avenue. It is believed he was shot from a passing dark-colored mini-van. He was taken in critical condition to Mount Sinai Hospital where he later died. continue reading »
LIttle Village Environmental Justice Awarded Grant
July 27, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (LVEJO) is honored to announce that they have been awarded a grant from the Funders' Collaborative on Youth Organizing (FCYO) ReGenerations: Healthy Communities. continue reading »
HS News Congratulates Little Village Girl Scout Troop 21286 As They Earn Their Silver Award
July 16, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Little Village Troop 21286 earns their Girl Scout Silver Award continue reading »
LVEJO to Meet with Local Aldermen to Gain Support for Their Public Transit Campaign
June 19, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization's (LVEJO) Public Transit Campaign invites you to come out and make two stops for the 31st Street Bus. continue reading »
DUI Strike Force Patrol in the Ogden 10th District
June 9, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a DUI Strike Force Patrol in the Ogden 10th District. The DUI Strike Force Patrol will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2011 and end at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2011. continue reading »
MALDEF Opposes Latest Illinois Legislative Redistricting Plan-Doesn’t Want Little Village Split Up
May 29, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
After analyzing SB 1177, the legislative redistricting map passed today by the Illinois House and Senate, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) opposes the plan because it fractures communities of interest and weakens the voting strength of Latino neighborhoods. continue reading »
