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Peace and Education Coalition Fundraiser Gets Boost from Actor Edward James Olmos (Photos)
Actor and director Edward James Olmos came from California to speak at the Peace and Education Coalition“Dare to Dream” scholarship fundraiser on Thursday. Olmos, known for such roles as William Adama in Battlestar Galactica and Abraham Quintanilla in Selena, was in town for the event, helping raise money for the Peace and Education scholarship fund. “If you want to take [...]
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George Lopez Comes to Pilsen
A local bookstore is preparing to welcome comedian George Lopez for an in-store book signing in Pilsen. The Spanish-language bookstore, Girón Books will host Lopez as he signs copies of his latest book, “I’m Not Gonna Lie: And Other Lies You Tell When You Turn 50,” a chronicle of his journey turning 50 while being [...]
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Hundreds Participate in May Day Immigration March (PHOTOS)
Hundreds of demonstrators called for an end to deportations at a May Day immigration march and rally Wednesday afternoon. About 1,000 people marched from Union Park to a rally at downtown’s Federal Plaza sharing stories of being undocumented, working low-wage jobs and asking for the passage of immigration reform. “I’m here today because I want [...]
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Back of the Yards Ballet Folklorico Wins “Best of the Best” Title in International Competition
When the members of the Back of the Yards Ballet Folklorico decided to make the drive down to San Antonio, Texas to compete in the annual ACADEZ Folklórico Competition, they had no expectation to win the top prize. “We were happy to just have the opportunity to participate,” said Salvador Cisneros, the director of the [...]
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Branding Campaign Introduces SSA 13 Expansion Area
This spring, a new branding campaign is set to be introduced to the expansion area of Special Service Area (SSA) #13. The SSA, officially known as the Stockyards Industrial Park, expanded in January 2011; the expansion virtually doubled the size of the existing SSA to include industrial businesses on the outskirts of the Union Stockyards. [...]
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Buen HOGAR Event Will Provide Affordable Housing Information for Seniors
Residents 55 and older of Back of the Yards, Little Village, Brighton Park and McKinley Park will have the opportunity to hear about affordable housing opportunities at an informational session tomorrow. Erie Neighborhood House’s Buen HOGAR program, a Latino outreach initiative of the Chicago Housing Authority, will provide information on subsidies available to help individuals [...]
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Celebrating Women’s History Month with Art
Carlos & Dominguez Fine Arts Gallery is celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day with its annual “Voces de Mujeres” exhibit. Every year, Len Dominguez and his wife, Patricia Carlos, organize an exhibit, a theatre performance or a series of monologues to celebrate Women’s History Month. This year is no different, as they’ve brought [...]
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Pilsen Basketball Tournament Shows Off Youth Skills
Youth from elementary schools in Pilsen came together for a day filled with basketball. Students went head to head during a friendly tournament at Cristo Rey High School. Middle school students from Walsh, Perez, Orozco, Whittier and Pilsen Academy gathered on Saturday, Feb. 23 to compete against members of Anaya Basketball Clinic (ABC)-Pilsen, a basketball [...]
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CTA Announces Red Line Reconstruction Plans
The Chicago Transit Authority announced plans for the reconstruction of the Red Line south stations on Thursday, Feb. 21. On May 19, CTA will begin the renovation shutting down the 10 mile Red Line track between Cermak/Chinatown and the 95th Street terminal. “The red line eventually instead of running Howard to 95th will run Howard [...]
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CPD Cuts Back on 911 Responses
911 calls regarding animal attacks or car theft are no longer of immediate urgency The Chicago Police department will no longer dispatch police officers to certain crimes like theft or simple assault unless someone is in critical condition or a criminal remains on the scene. Superintendent Garry McCarthy announced the change on Feb. 3 and [...]
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