Opinion

Pilsen Up for a Vote: Jan 12, 2010, 6 comments; In Metromix's "Best of Chicago," Fiesta del Sol is nominated for "Best Festival," and a handful of hip new local businesses are under consideration too. Votes due by Jan 24th!
Residents March For Justice: Heriberto Quiroz, Nov 5, 2009, make a comment; Local residents hosted a vigil for hit-and-run victim Martha Gonzalez, as the search for the driver continues.
Pilsen resident fatally struck in Hit-And-Run: Oct 16, 2009, make a comment; For friends & supporters of Martha Gonzalez. A fund has been set up for donations at MB Financial Bank. If you wish to do so, checks addressed to Martha Gonzalez may be given to any MB…
Viewpoint: Make the Dream Act a Reality, Immigrant Youth Say: Pepe Lozano, Aug 27, 2009, make a comment; Listen to those who urge passage of federal legislation that would allow eligible undocumented students to legalize their status by enrolling in college.
Pilsen Fire Brings Out Animal Lovers: Heriberto Quiroz, May 7, 2009, make a comment; On Wednesday 5/6/09 at about 3:00 pm a local pet store was on fire in the Lower-West Side of Pilsen.