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Chicago's Lower West Side and Mexican Mural Mecca. Chicago Police District 12.

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 »

Community Alert:  8th District Robberies & Vehicle Hijackings

This alert gives notice of vehicular hijacking offenders targeting citizens who are offering vehicles for sale in the 008th (Chicago Lawn) District. Victims are contacted regarding test drives of vehicles offered for sale, continue reading »

MONDAY: Water Main Break Floods Ashland Ave. in Near South Side Neighborhood

Tuesday, crews were still working to fix a water main that broke in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood Monday night. Traffic had to be rerouted after a water main broke and flooded Ashland Ave. between Cermak Rd. and 18th St. on the grounds of Benito Juarez High Scho 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 »

Book Signing for Thalia’s New book “Growing Stronger” at Giron Books

In Growing Stronger, THALÍA shares for the first time her memories as an actress, singer and celebrity, both in her native Mexico City and in the US, where she currently lives (New York City) continue reading »

New Charter School Brings Color to the City’s Usual Gray

Across Chicago, charter schools are being developed and revamped, the latest being the Instituto Health Sciences Academy High School along the border of the city's Pilsen and Little Village neighborhoods. continue reading »

Ald. Solis Announces New Protected Bike Lane at “Bike the 25th Ward” Event

Ald. Danny Solis will participate in the annual Bike the 25th Ward with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Commissioner Gabe Klein this Sunday, September 25, 2011. Ald. Solis continue reading »

Community Alert: Hispanic Male 30-35 Yrs Old Wanted for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse

On October 3, 2011 at 8:09 PM, a 17-year-old male victim was approached by an unknown male offender in the 1800 block of South Wood St., who engaged him in conversation. The victim ignored the offender and kept walking. The offender followed the victim, produced a knife, and demanded the victim follow him to a secluded area in the 1600 block of South Damen. Again, the offender made advances at the victim and touched him over his clothes. The victim was able to escape and call for help as the offender became distracted. The offender was last seen running northbound on Damen. continue reading »

Teenager in Good Condition After Being Shot in South Side Neighborhood

A 16-year-old boy was wounded in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood Wednesday night. The teenager was waking home on the 1700 block of West 17th Street when multiple shots were fired, police said. continue reading »

Register for the 5th Annual Pilsen Education Summit

The 5th Annual Pilsen Education Summit, invites parents to many educational workshops, and take advantage of a free event that will offer educational resources for their children. continue reading »

Buen Provecho Pilsen 2011

Come to Pilsen today, the heart of Chicago’s Mexican community for some eats and celebration of the Mexican Independence Day! continue reading »

Instituto del Progreso Latino’s Grand Opening Celebration

Join Instituto del Progreso Latino and the Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 10 am as we celebrate the Grand Opening of continue reading »

Pilsen Copper Plant to Reduce Harmful Emissions Says Attorney General Madigan

Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a complaint against H. Kramer & Co. over dangerous levels of lead emissions from its copper smelter in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. Today, Attorney General Madigan obtained an agreed preliminary injunction order against the company, requiring it to immediately reduce lead emissions from its plant. continue reading »

The Resurrectino Project Presents Unisono in Pilsen

The Resurrection Project Presents - Unisono (One Sound, One Village). Groups scheduled to perform: Grupo Fantasma, Los Vicios de Papa, Quinto Imperio, Velorio, Root Rockers, Unidos Por Son, Fandanguero. continue reading »

Mexican Independence Day Restaurant Tour in the Historic Pilsen Community

There's No Better Way to Spend Mexican Independence Day Than A Restaurant Tour in the Historic Pilsen Community! On Thursday, September 15, 2011, the Historic Pilsen Community continue reading »