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Local news from Pilsen, Chicago, IL
- Pilsen's Murals Keep Fighting Back: How One Viaduct Wall Became a Symbol of the Neighborhood's Unbreakable Spirit
If you've walked under Pilsen's viaducts lately, you already know: the neighborhood's walls have something to say — and they refuse to be si
- Pilsen's Iconic Geraghty Venue Is Going Suburban — And It's a Homegrown Success Story Worth Celebrating
Pilsen has long been a launching pad for Chicago's most beloved creative businesses, and The Geraghty is the latest neighborhood institution
- Mark Your Calendar: Fiesta del Sol Returns to Pilsen This July for Its 54th Anniversary
Pilsen's most beloved summer tradition is almost here — and it's going to be bigger than ever. Fiesta del Sol, the iconic mile-long street f
- Pilsen's Anti-Displacement Shield Gets Stronger — City Extends Landmark Demolition Fee Ordinance
Pilsen neighbors scored a meaningful victory for the neighborhood's future this month as the Chicago City Council voted to extend a landmark
- Pilsen's National Museum of Mexican Art Gets a Major Boost — Thanks to a Landmark Donation
Pilsen's cultural crown jewel just got a serious upgrade. The National Museum of Mexican Art — the neighborhood's world-renowned institution
- Fresh Picks Are Back: Pilsen's Beloved Farmers Markets Return for Summer 2026
Pilsen neighbors, dust off your tote bags — farmers market season is officially on the horizon. Two beloved community markets are gearing up
- Pilsen's Hidden Gem Pinball Museum Is Leveling Up — and Taking a Piece of the Neighborhood to the Loop
Pilsen has quietly been home to one of Chicago's quirkiest cultural treasures, and now it's going big. The Flip: Chicago's Playable Pinball
- Pilsen's Homegrown Event Powerhouse Is Taking Chicago's Festival Scene by Storm
A scrappy, Pilsen-rooted production company is proving that big things really do come from 18th Street. Windy City Events Management — headq
- Pilsen Neighbors Get a Seat at the Table as City Launches Major Industrial Corridor Study
Pilsen's future is up for discussion — and the city wants to hear from you. Chicago's planning and transportation departments have officiall
- Chicago Legend Jim's Original Is Coming to 18th Street — and Pilsen Is Ready to Welcome It
Pilsen is about to get a serious taste of Chicago culinary history. Jim's Original — the iconic Maxwell Street-style Polish sausage stand th
- Pilsen Community Books Turns a New Page with Fresh Home on 18th Street
Bibliophiles in Pilsen have a renewed reason to browse. Pilsen Community Books, the beloved worker-owned bookstore, has officially reopened
- Pilsen's Iconic Geraghty Venue Goes Suburban as Neighborhood's Summer Food Festival Season Heats Up
Pilsen is making its mark well beyond 18th Street this spring. Kehoe Designs — the creative force behind the beloved Pilsen-based Geraghty e
- Pilsen's 18th Street Casa De Cultura Revives the Legendary Salsedo Press May Day Blast After 19-Year Hiatus
Pilsen is ringing in May with a historic comeback this weekend. The 18th Street Casa De Cultura has brought back the Salsedo Press May Day B
- Pilsen's Brightpoint El Hogar Del Niño Teams Up with Nourishing Hope to Bring Groceries Directly to Families in Need
A heartwarming new partnership is making a real difference for Pilsen families this spring. Brightpoint El Hogar Del Niño, the neighborhood'
- Pilsen Arts & Community House Expands with New 'PACH 21' Satellite Space Inside Giron Books
Pilsen's beloved arts nonprofit is growing — and it just got a brand-new home on 21st Street. The Pilsen Arts & Community House (PACH) has l
- Casa Nayarit Is Coming to Pilsen: $48M Affordable Housing Project Brings 76 Homes and a New Child Care Center to 18th Street
Big news landed in Pilsen this week — and it's been a long time coming. Mayor Brandon Johnson and local leaders announced plans for Casa Nay
- Pilsen Marks Good Friday with 49-Year Via Crucis Tradition — and a New Mixed-Use Building Coming to Blue Island Ave.
Pilsen rang in this Holy Weekend in deeply meaningful fashion. Hundreds of neighbors and visitors gathered along 18th Street on Friday for t
- Pilsen's National Museum of Mexican Art Unveils Two New Exhibitions, Including a Stunning Local Quilters Showcase
Art lovers in Pilsen have fresh reasons to visit one of Chicago's most celebrated cultural institutions. The National Museum of Mexican Art,
- Pilsen Housing Co-op Doubles Down: New Building Purchases to Expand Affordable Homes and Artist Studios
Pilsen's fight to keep long-time residents rooted in the neighborhood just got a major boost. The Pilsen Housing Cooperative — the community
- Pilsen's Summer of Celebration Takes Shape: Tacos y Tamales Fest and Fiesta del Sol 2026 Are Coming
Pilsen neighbors, mark your calendars — the neighborhood's most beloved summer traditions are officially on the horizon, and the buzz is alr
- Pilsen's Mural Masters Speak Out: Legendary Artists Rally to Keep the Neighborhood's Iconic Wall Art Alive
Pilsen's world-famous murals have long told the story of a neighborhood — and this week, the artists behind those vibrant walls are making s
- Art, Community & New Roots: Purple Window Gallery's 'The Salon Show' Opens in Pilsen This Weekend
Pilsen's creative pulse is beating strong this March, with a brand-new exhibition opening its doors just in time for the weekend. Purple Win
- Pilsen Community Books Turns a New Page: Worker-Owned Bookstore Reopens at New 18th Street Home
Book lovers in Pilsen have a fresh reason to browse their favorite shelves. Pilsen Community Books, the beloved worker-owned independent boo
- El Paseo Trail Takes Shape: Pilsen's Long-Awaited Railway-to-Greenway Project Moves Toward 2026 Framework
Big things are on the horizon for Pilsen's great outdoors. The Chicago Department of Transportation is advancing plans to transform an aband
- Pilsen's Own The Geraghty Goes Big: Beloved Event Venue Expanding to Second Location
Pilsen has long been a launchpad for bold ideas — and The Geraghty is proving that in a big way. The acclaimed event venue, which has anchor
- Pilsen Yards' 'Neighborhood Night' Series Keeps the Beat — and Rewards Locals All Spring
Pilsen's own live music and dining destination, Pilsen Yards, is hitting its stride this late winter with a packed calendar of vinyl DJ sets
- Instituto del Progreso Latino Doubles Down on Community Support with Expanded Food Pantry in Pilsen
Pilsen's commitment to taking care of its own is on full display at Instituto del Progreso Latino, where the organization has dramatically r
- Benito Juarez High School's Mariachi Program Keeps Pilsen's Musical Soul Alive — And Sueños 2026 Is Coming This Summer
Pilsen's musical heartbeat is resonating louder than ever this February, with two exciting milestones giving neighbors plenty to celebrate.
- Pilsen Arts & Community House Launches 'Youth Mural Tour' Initiative for 2026
In an exciting new development for Pilsen's vibrant arts scene, the Pilsen Arts & Community House has announced the launch of its 'Youth Mur
- Casa Yucatán Construction Advances: 98 Affordable Homes Coming to Pilsen by Fall 2026
Construction is making steady progress on Casa Yucatán, a 98-unit affordable housing development in Pilsen. The eight-story building, locate