Cultural Preservation

Little Village Cultural District

In 2024, the Foundation of Little Village was awarded the distinguished honor of establishing and managing the Little Village State-Designated Cultural District. This 10-year designation is a historic investment from Governor Pritzker’s administration and will positively impact our community for years to come

Purpose of the Little Village Cultural District

  • Promote a distinct historic and cultural community
  • Encourage economic development and support entrepreneurship in the community
  • Encourage the preservation and development of historic and culturally significant structures, traditions, and languages
  • Foster local cultural development and education
  • Provide a focal point for celebrating and strengthening the unique cultural identity of the community
  • Promote growth and opportunity without generating displacement or expanding inequality
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Little Village Cultural District

Community Council

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Executive Director, Foundation of Little Village
Jennifer Aguilar

Jennifer
Aguilar

Executive Director, Little Village Chamber of Commerce
Hugo Avila

Hugo
Avila

CWDP, Co-Director, Central States SER/SERCO, Inc
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Rob 
Castaneda

Executive Director & Co-Founder, Beyond the Ball
Alderman Michael D. Rodriguez

Michael D.
Rodriguez

Alderperson, 22nd Ward
Roman Ruiz

Roman
Ruiz

Area/Community Development Manager, Self-Help Federal Credit Union
Vanessa Sanchez

Vanessa
Sanchez

Director of Education & Yollocalli Arts Reach, National Museum of Mexican Art
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