Pilsen
Local news from Pilsen, Chicago, IL
- 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
- Pilsen Community Books Reopens in New Location with Expanded Spanish-Language Collection
Pilsen's beloved worker-owned bookstore has found a new home. Pilsen Community Books reopened its doors on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 1531
- Pilsen's Novel Pizza Cafe Blends Mexican and Filipino Flavors into Chicago's Pizza Scene
There's a fresh culinary destination in Pilsen where local entrepreneurs are putting a modern twist on Chicago's beloved pizza tradition. No
- New Casa Aguascalientes Cultural Center Opens Its Doors in Pilsen
Pilsen residents celebrated the grand opening of the new Casa Aguascalientes Center at 1858 W. Cermak Road on January 29, marking an excitin
- Bill Murray and Blood Brothers Set to Electrify Pilsen's Thalia Hall This Weekend
Bill Murray and his musical group, the Blood Brothers, are bringing their unique sounds to Pilsen's historic Thalia Hall for two special per
- Thrift Chicago Pop-Up Returns to Pilsen with 20+ Local Vendors This Sunday
Pilsen residents looking to support local businesses and find unique treasures have a perfect opportunity this weekend. The Thrift Chicago i
- Pilsen's Alcohol-Free Cocktail Competition Spotlights Wellness Trends and Local Mixology Talent
A unique culinary event is set to refresh Pilsen's vibrant food and beverage scene this weekend. The Alcohol-free Cocktail Competition and T
- Pilsen Humanities Festival to Showcase Neighborhood Art Experiences and Interactive Events
The Chicago Humanities Festival is set to bring a special series of interactive art experiences to Pilsen this January, offering residents a
- Pilsen Arts & Community House Expands with New 'PACH 21' Satellite Location
Pilsen's vibrant arts scene is growing stronger with the recent expansion of Pilsen Arts & Community House (PACH). The nonprofit organizatio
- Pilsen Day Trip Passport Program Showcases Neighborhood's Small Business Community This January
Pilsen residents and visitors have a special opportunity to explore and support local businesses through the neighborhood's Day Trip Passpor
- Pilsen's National Museum of Mexican Art Extends Popular 'Rieles y Raíces' Railroad Workers Exhibit Through Spring
The National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen is extending its popular exhibition "Rieles y Raíces: Traqueros in Chicago and the Midwest" thr