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HINA Wire Chicago – The Foundation of Little Village, a nonprofit focused on building community wealth, cultural preservation, and corridor revitalization in Little Village, broke ground on its highly anticipated commercial and cultural amenity: Xquina Incubator and Café. The 13,000-square-foot space is located in an 1880s-era building on the 26th Street Corridor, and the project will restore, modernize, and reintroduce the historic building as a spacious business incubator and inclusive community ...

Latinos continue to take the leap into the small business community. They're said to be the fastest growing sergment of the business community with more than 5 million businesses across the country. The Foundation o f Little Village is hoping to keep that initiative going with the release of their FLV Annual Report. Interviewed FLV Board Secretary, Arabel Alba Rosales by WGN News Lourdes Durate. Adelante Chicago, Foundation of Little ...

CHICAGO, IL, June 9, 2022 – The Little Village Community Foundation announced that it has changed its name to the Foundation of Little Village. The Foundation recently released its first annual report titled, “Foundation of Little Village: Delivering on Our Promise.” The report highlights the organization’s accomplishments, which include the creation of Little Village’s first-ever micro-granting program—a collaborative effort that disbursed over $745,000 in aid to local entrepreneurs. CLICK HERE ...

The Little Village Community Foundation (LVCF) and the Little Village Chamber of Commerce (LVCC) announced today the consolidation of ownership interests of the planned Xquina Incubator and Café. Effective immediately, the LVCF will become the sole owner and operator of the Xquina Incubator and Café in Little Village. The Xquina Incubator and Café is expected to be completed by the LVCF by 2023. (Full Article featured in English followed by ...

What's up again, everyone! Let's talk about South Lawndale! We are joined by Cristy of the Little Village Community Foundation. She tells us of the pride and youthfulness of her community and takes us to a neighborhood gem to eat, La Chaparrita Grocery! Tune in and laugh, learn, and eat with us! Thank you to our partner, Choose Chicago!

Little Village residents, elected officials and members from the American Legion Post 1017 unveiled a new mural on Veterans Day Thursday to honor the life of veteran Manuel Pérez Jr., who was killed in action during World War II.

La Fundación Comunitaria de La Villita anunció la presentación de un nuevo mural que honra al ganador de la medalla de honor del congreso PFC Manuel Perez Jr. Este mural nuevo estará ubicado en la plaza Manuel Pérez Jr Memorial que se encuentra ubicada en la 4345 W 26th St. Este es el único monumento en Illinois a los veteranos que lleva el nombre de un mexicano- americano.