Mauricio PeñainBlock Club ChicagoSpanish Lesson On Immigration Gets Personal For West Side Teens: ‘We Are All Dreamers’Westinghouse College Prep students were inspired to act after a Spanish lesson shined light on struggles their immigrant classmates face.Jun 1, 2018Jun 1, 2018
Mauricio PeñainBlock Club ChicagoTaste of Mexico Celebrates South-Of-The-Border Flavors In Little Village This WeekendThe outdoor fest brings live music and celebrates favorite Mexican dishes on 26th Street.Jun 1, 2018Jun 1, 2018
Mauricio PeñainBlock Club ChicagoWest Loop Farmers Market Opens For The Season Saturday At Bartelme ParkThis weekend’s kickoff event will include live music, a chef demo and more.May 31, 2018May 31, 2018
Mauricio PeñainBlock Club ChicagoL’ Cafecito Jumping Bean’s New Patio ‘Open For Everyone’ In Pilsen“Everyone is welcome,” at the Pilsen coffee shop’s renovated patio, said owner Eleazar Delgado.May 29, 2018May 29, 2018
Mauricio PeñainBlock Club ChicagoThe Best Mole In Pilsen? Chefs Compete This Weekend At Mole De MayoThe annual Mole de Mayo festival features a mole cook off, high flying lucha libre and live music.May 24, 2018May 24, 2018
Mauricio PeñainBlock Club ChicagoRamen-San Makes Fulton Market DebutFULTON MARKET — You no longer have to venture into River North for your Ramen-San fix. Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises has brought their…May 23, 2018May 23, 2018
Mauricio PeñainBlock Club ChicagoPilsen Principal Saved Man From Burning Trailer While Others WatchedThe Orozco Community Academy administrator is now raising money to get man back on his feet.May 21, 2018May 21, 2018
Mauricio PeñainBlock Club ChicagoHow West Loop Residents Are Bringing Life to Vacant LotsA transportable community garden is sprouting across from Mary Bartelme Park with the help from harvested rainwater.May 18, 2018May 18, 2018
Mauricio PeñainBlock Club ChicagoScholarship Honors Legacy of Community Organizer Alma ZamudioPILSEN — Family and friends of the late Alma Zamudio have announced a scholarship to help students carry on the beloved Pilsen community…May 15, 2018May 15, 2018