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In Mexico, a celebration of the mother cultIn Mexico, a celebration of the mother cult

Community Events—In the annual celebration of the mother cult, Mexico is especially devout, and every year on May 10 (they don’t move the date around to fall on a Sunday), the entire nation stops what it is… Continue

Chicago to Host National Latino CongresoChicago to Host National Latino Congreso

Chicago Global—Gathered at Pilsen’s Casa Michoacán, leaders of local Latino-serving nonprofits kicked off registration for the sixth annual National Latino Congreso, convening in Chicago for the first… Continue

Art exhibit in Pilsen rescues memory of labor pioneer Lucy Gonzalez ParsonsArt exhibit in Pilsen rescues memory of labor pioneer Lucy Gonzalez Parsons

Arts, Opinion—An art exhibit in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood rescues the memory of one of the city’s most unrecognized social figures: Lucy Gonzalez Parsons.

Reacción al debate presidencial mexicanoReacción al debate presidencial mexicano

Opinion—México no puede avanzar sin mirar el momento en que la herida se volvió llaga.

Art of the Occupy Movement

Exhibitions—Art of the Occupy Movement Sponsored by Portoluz, Occuprint and URI-EICHEN Gallery Friday May 11, 2012 from 5pm to 11pm URI-EICHEN Gallery 2101 S Halsted, CHICAGO Special Guest Congresswoman Jan… Continue

Los mexicanos en el extranjero ausentes en el debateLos mexicanos en el extranjero ausentes en el debate

Opinion—Ninguno de los cuatro candidatos a la presidencia de México mencionó a los 10 millones de mexicanos que vivimos en el extranjero durante el debate de dos horas que se llevó a… Continue

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES/CLASES DE COMPUTACIÓN GRATISFREE COMPUTER CLASSES/CLASES DE COMPUTACIÓN GRATIS

Community Events, Computers and Digital Technology—Free Computer Classes in Pilsen. Starting May 2012

A Great Museum Grows in PilsenA Great Museum Grows in Pilsen

Chicago Global, Opinion—Throughout the years, the National Museum of Mexican Art has shown an independent and critical vision. In 2010, an exhibit about the shocking number of women murdered in Mexico’s northern city… Continue

Javier Sicilia y el Movimiento por la Paz con Justicia y Dignidad en ChicagoJavier Sicilia y el Movimiento por la Paz con Justicia y Dignidad en Chicago

Opinion—No cabe duda que el Movimiento por la Paz tiene bastante relevancia en Estados Unidos, pues los más de treinta millones de personas de origen mexicano que vivimos en este país...

Hora de replantear la política estadounidense de inmigraciónHora de replantear la política estadounidense de inmigración

Opinion—Un reciente estudio del Pew Hispanic Center señala que, por primera vez en décadas, el flujo de migrantes mexicanos que ingresan y salen de Estados Unidos ha llegado a un punto neutro.… Continue

Más inmigración legal es lo primordialMás inmigración legal es lo primordial

Opinion—Cuando el presidente Ronald Reagan firmó la ley que concedió una amnistía a unos tres millones de indocumentados en 1986, se falló precisamente en crear mecanismos que… Continue

Otro Primero de Mayo en ChicagoOtro Primero de Mayo en Chicago

Chicago Global, Opinion—Se vuelve a las calles otra vez y los inmigrantes no marcharan solos, pues el Movimiento Ocupa en todo el mundo ha decidió salir a las calles también. Ya veremos en dónde… Continue

Princess Closet wins 2012 Purple Dress AwardPrincess Closet wins 2012 Purple Dress Award

Pilsen Community, Common Sense Media, Chicago Global, Community Organizations, Local Businesses, Schools and Education—DONATEMYDRESS.ORG ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF ITS 2012 PURPLE DRESS AWARDS

Greater Pilsen Economic Development Association Launches its Business DirectoryGreater Pilsen Economic Development Association Launches its Business Directory

Pilsen Community, Local Businesses—Greater Pilsen Economic Development Association has issued its first business directory, which includes 72 listings.

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Pilsen Community Market Monthly MeetingPilsen Community Market Monthly Meeting

Community Meetings—Whether you're interested in becoming a vendor and the process that goes along with it, or just curious about what our market entails and why we continue each season and seek community support-… Continue

Open Streets InternshipOpen Streets Internship

Full time—Put some real experience on your resume. The Chicago region’s premier transportation advocacy non-profit, Active Transportation Alliance, seeks student interns interested in event/sports… Continue

La Esperanza de Los Vicios de PapáLa Esperanza de Los Vicios de Papá

Pilsen Community, Opinion—A finales de la última década del siglo pasado, comienzan a improvisarse tokines de rock en español en el sur de la ciudad, específicamente en Pilsen y La Villita, y en el… Continue

 

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World Gym Fitness CenterWorld Gym Fitness Center
Where Fitness Is Normal
(312) 491 8700
1822 S. Bishop Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
La Esperanza RestaurantLa Esperanza Restaurant
Authentic Mexican Food
(312) 226 9640
1864 S. Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
Efebina's CafeEfebina's Cafe
(312) 243 9790
1640 S. Blue Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608

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