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Music Box Theatre Brings Christmas to the Drive-In
Chicago’s Music Box Theatre will screen classic Christmas films and sing-a-longs at Chi-Town Movies Drive-In in Pilsen throughout the month of December.
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Historic Lake View Theater Launches ‘Horror Drive-In' To Survive Pandemic
Since 1929, the iconic Music Box Theatre on Southport Avenue in Chicago’s Lake View neighborhood has been showing off a unique experience for generations. “The idea right now is to just stay afloat. Stay in business,” said Music Box Theatre general manager, Ryan Oestreich. Since Chicago placed capacity limits on businesses, the theater has laid off more than half of its...
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Chicago Marathon Runner Reflects On Diversity Of Race
When Kerl LaJeune started running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in 2000, he says it was still seen as an impossible task for the ‘common man’. After running the marathon for 19 years, the 51-year-old University Village resident is coaching runners this year, leaving more time to reflect on how the race has changed over the last two decades….
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Taste of Pilsen Transforms Into To-Go Event During Pandemic
The Taste of Pilsen, a popular tradition during Hispanic Heritage Month in Chicago, has been reworked into a to-go format to make the event as safe as possible during the coronavirus pandemic. ¡Buen Provecho! Taste of Pilsen To-Go 2020 allows ticket holders to pick up signature “to-go” tasting samples from dozens of restaurants in Pilsen. “Buen Provecho” in Spanish translates…
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COPA Provides Update After Man Shot and Killed by Police in Pilsen
Relatives of a man fatally shot by Chicago police after gunshots were fired at an unmarked police car don’t believe he fired those shots and want to see police body camera footage of the incident.
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Family of Chicago Man Killed by Police Seek Video, Answers
Relatives of a man fatally shot by Chicago police after gunshots were fired at an unmarked police car don’t believe he fired those shots and want to see police body camera footage of the incident.
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Chicago Officers Fatally Shoot Man in Pilsen Shootout, Police Say
Chicago police officers shot a male late Monday night in an exchange of gunfire in the city’s Pilsen neighborhood, authorities say.
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Chicago Officers Shoot Male in Pilsen Shootout, Police Say
Chicago police officers shot a male late Monday night in an exchange of gunfire in the city’s Pilsen neighborhood, authorities say.
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Officials, Grievers Gather in Pilsen to Remember Vanessa Guillen Sunday
A small group gathered in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood Sunday for a vigil to remember soldier Vanessa Guillen, who died earlier this year. The group held a vigil at 16th Street and Loomis Street around 6 p.m. to honor the life of Guillen, a soldier allegedly murdered at Ford Hood. Rep Chuy Garcia, Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez, artist Milton Coronado...
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Vanessa Guillen's Sister: ‘My Sister's No Joke'
While authorities haven’t confirmed the identity of remains found Tuesday, the family of the missing Fort Hood soldier said Wednesday Vanessa Guillen’s body had been found. “My sister’s no joke, “ said Lupe Guillen, the soldier’s sister. “My sister’s a human being. And I want justice.”
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Artists Wanted to Update 18th Street Pink Line Murals
The CTA, along with 25th Ward Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez, is now taking applications from artists interested in updating the 18th Street Pink Line murals in Pilsen. The move comes two months after the CTA came under fire for whitewashing portions of murals inside the station. Their goal now is “to create an art installation for the station while involving community…
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Artists Wanted to Update 18th Street Pink Line Murals
The deadline to apply is Feb. 26
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Pilsen Residents Speak Out on Alleged Discrimination Case at Post Office
Pilsen residents protested Monday afternoon at a local post office saying employees treated customers in a disrespectful manner.
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Discrimination Claims Spur Demands for Bilingual Staff at Pilsen Post Office
Local Latino leaders are calling on the U.S. Postal Service to hire bilingual employees at a post office in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood after a social media post alleged non-English speakers were being turned away. Evelyn Gonzalez wrote in a Facebook post last week that she witnessed a post office clerk turn away several Spanish-speaking customers at the Cesar Chavez...
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Discrimination Claims Spur Demands for Bilingual Staff at Pilsen Post Office
Local Latino leaders are calling on the U.S. Postal Service to hire bilingual employees at a post office in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood after a social media post alleged non-English speakers were being turned away.
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First-Ever Pilsen Gourmet & Restaurant Week Kicks Off Soon
Some of Chicago’s leading Latino chefs will show off their talents under one roof at the first-ever Pilsen Gourmet on Feb. 29.
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Several Instruments Stolen From Guitar Store on Chicago's West Side
The owner of a guitar store in the Pilsen neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side is looking for whoever stole thousands of dollars worth of guitars from his store.
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Several Guitars Stolen From Store on Chicago's West Side
Police are trying to find whoever stolen 12 guitars from a guitar store on Chicago’s West Side.
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Alderman: ICE Agents Approached Businesses, Homes in Pilsen Thursday
ICE agents have approached business and homes in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Thursday, 25th Ward Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez has confirmed.