Caesar Perez, Pilsen’s master muralist, sees the world as a canvas
Multi-media artist Caesar Perez, who overcame stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, creates vibrant murals in Pilsen, Chicago, blending pop culture, graphic novels, and animation with a Mexican twist.
‘Chicago has always been a city of immigrant workers’: Some Chicago businesses close their doors to protest immigration crackdown
As immigrant communities entered a third week of fear and uncertainty in the shadow of immigration action, some business ...
Community leaders speak out under Little Village arch, hundreds rally for ‘day of love and resistance’
Activists canvassed businesses along West 26th Street, putting up signs they hoped would make the community feel not afraid.
Some US businesses close in a ‘day without immigrants.’ But many say they can’t lose income
Several businesses from day cares to grocery stores and hair salons closed across the United States in a loosely organized ...
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Fallen Beam At Radius Was Missing Bolts, Showed ‘Deterioration’ As Patrons Slam Venue’s ‘Hostile’ Security
The Pilsen music venue is working with the Department of Buildings to repair and reinforce the building after a beam fell and ...
Kraken’s Ales Stezka living his dream after long journey to NHL
Kraken goalie Ales Stezka found himself at a career crossroads around six years ago and considered quitting the sport. Now, ...
'A day without immigrants' in Chicago saw businesses close, CPS students stay at home
The national movement encouraged participants to skip work, school and refrain from shopping for one day. The initiative ...
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Businesses across Chicago area close, some CPS students stay home for ‘a day without immigrants’
The national movement encouraged participants to skip work, school and refrain from shopping for one day. The initiative ...
Icy sidewalks in Chicago cause falls and injuries, send people to hospitals
Beginning Wednesday night and going through Thursday morning, some people struggled to stay upright — while others did not ...
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This restaurant makes Malört with no alcohol — and no controversy
Turf battles have even emerged over the mixing of Malört. Nisei Lounge, a no-nonsense dive bar in Wrigleyville, has long made ...
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2 Concertgoers Hurt At Radius Music Venue After Beam Falls From Ceiling; Security Guard Fired
Owners said the security guard was fired after a video surfaced of the guard shoving a concert attendee into a door and ...
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Head of Trump’s Immigration Plans Met Proud Boys Associate About Deportations
The head of President Donald Trump’s immigration policy, Tom Homan, appears to have met with an associate of the Proud Boys on at least four occasions.