February 17, 2010, make a comment
Politics and Legislation—On March 21st, 100,000 marchers will descend on Washington, DC to make history and demand COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM…
Elvia Rodriguez, February 5, 2010, make a comment
Computers and Digital Technology—Internet-connected laptops available for jobseekers and other adults two afternoons a week—and free Wi-Fi at the fieldhouse as well
Jaime Guzman, February 1, 2010, make a comment
Community Organizations—The COMPLETE COUNT COMMUNITY campaign, led by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, is an attempt to educate people about the 2010 Census and the importance of taking part in it.
January 28, 2010, make a comment
Arts—An article in local website Gapers Block includes info about the state of technology use in Pilsen--and how it's being improved (including the Pilsen Portal!).
Lourdes Becerra, January 25, 2010, make a comment
Schools and Education—El Hogar Del Nino provided toys to 350 children for Christimas
Jaime Guzman, January 7, 2010, make a comment
Community Events—Rockotitlan, a music and arts collective that promotes cultural activities, hosted part two of their record release party for the diverse Pilsen Soundtrack 1.0 at the Old Town School of Folk Music.
By: Jacklyn Escamilla Translated by: Kelly Fiddelke, December 14, 2009, make a comment
Schools and Education—Thanksgiving Day is a time of happiness, thankfulness, and above all, friendship. On November 26, 2009, Benito Juarez High School hosted a Thanksgiving Day feast.
Alma Campos, December 16, 2009, make a comment
Politics and Legislation—Regular prayer vigils at the offices of local elected officials have begun to press for passage of new legislation that will protect immigrant rights.
Jacklyn Escamilla and Miguel Bocanegra, December 1, 2009, 3 comments
Schools and Education—A nationally renowned writer recently spoke at Benito Juarez High School about his new book and the impacts of the food we eat.
The Resurrection Project News, November 19, 2009, make a comment
Community Organizations—On Wednesday November 18 2009, at a reception in Pilsen, The Resurrection Project (TRP) received Bank of America’s prestigious Neighborhood Builders ® Award, which includes a $200,000… Continue…
Jaime Guzman, October 14, 2009, make a comment
Arts—This year’s three-day event will kick off with an opening night on Friday, with 25 artists displaying their work, and continue over the weekend at more than 30 spaces and galleries. Watch two… Continue…
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Pilsen neighborhood organizations, residents, artists, and business owners are working together to create this window into our community. The Pilsen Planning Committee created the portal as one step among many that will make our neighborhood a "Digital Excellence" community, meaning that we use the web and other digital tools to support our families, businesses and institutions — to build a stronger community. The portal is a work in progress, but we envision it as a place where residents and others can learn about the neighborhood, plug into local resources and share the Pilsen experience. This site is managed by the Resurrection Project (www.resurrectionproject.org), through a partnership with LISC Chicago (www.lisc-chicago.org).