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Spanish 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, 2018

Spanish Lesson On Immigration Gets Personal For West Side Teens: ‘We Are All Dreamers’

Jun 1, 2018

Mauricio Peña
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Block Club Chicago

Taste of Mexico Celebrates South-Of-The-Border Flavors In Little Village This Weekend

The outdoor fest brings live music and celebrates favorite Mexican dishes on 26th Street.

Jun 1, 2018

Taste of Mexico Celebrates South-Of-The-Border Flavors In Little Village This Weekend

Jun 1, 2018

Mauricio Peña
in
Block Club Chicago

West Loop Farmers Market Opens For The Season Saturday At Bartelme Park

This weekend’s kickoff event will include live music, a chef demo and more.

May 31, 2018

West Loop Farmers Market Opens For The Season Saturday At Bartelme Park

May 31, 2018

Mauricio Peña
in
Block Club Chicago

L’ 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, 2018

L’ Cafecito Jumping Bean’s New Patio ‘Open For Everyone’ In Pilsen

May 29, 2018

Mauricio Peña
in
Block Club Chicago

The Best Mole In Pilsen? Chefs Compete This Weekend At Mole De Mayo

The annual Mole de Mayo festival features a mole cook off, high flying lucha libre and live music.

May 24, 2018

The Best Mole In Pilsen? Chefs Compete This Weekend At Mole De Mayo

May 24, 2018

Mauricio Peña
in
Block Club Chicago

Ramen-San Makes Fulton Market Debut

FULTON MARKET — You no longer have to venture into River North for your Ramen-San fix. Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises has brought their…

May 23, 2018

Ramen-San Makes Fulton Market Debut

May 23, 2018

Mauricio Peña
in
Block Club Chicago

Pilsen Principal Saved Man From Burning Trailer While Others Watched

The Orozco Community Academy administrator is now raising money to get man back on his feet.

May 21, 2018

Pilsen Principal Saved Man From Burning Trailer While Others Watched

May 21, 2018

Mauricio Peña
in
Block Club Chicago

How West Loop Residents Are Bringing Life to Vacant Lots

A transportable community garden is sprouting across from Mary Bartelme Park with the help from harvested rainwater.

May 18, 2018

How West Loop Residents Are Bringing Life to Vacant Lots

May 18, 2018

Mauricio Peña
in
Block Club Chicago

Scholarship Honors Legacy of Community Organizer Alma Zamudio

PILSEN — Family and friends of the late Alma Zamudio have announced a scholarship to help students carry on the beloved Pilsen community…

May 15, 2018

Scholarship Honors Legacy of Community Organizer Alma Zamudio

May 15, 2018

Mauricio Peña

Mauricio Peña

Block Club Chicago Reporter covering Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards, and West Loop. Email: mauricio@blockclubchi.org

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