Little Village slideshow

This tight-knit Mexican-American community boasts a thriving retail sector on 26th Street, but it needs improved jobs for adults and better schools for its booming youth population.

Photos by Juan Francisco Hernandez

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Crowdfunding for community development? Yes! 5/17/2013
Neighborhood network eyes ACA push 5/10/2013
Two communities plan “all-in” safety initiatives 4/18/2013
Fired up, ready to go: LISC Chicago’s neighborhood network 4/8/2013
New pillars support Woodlawn renewal 3/29/2013

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May 2013

Thu 30	Auburn Gresham Health Fair 2013 10 am –2 pm

June 2013

Tue 4	Englewood Smart Communities computer classes
Wed 5	East Garfield Park housing meetings 6 pm –7 pm

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