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Health care services at Pilsen migrant shelter fall short of promises, medical advocates say

The city has said migrants in shelters receive health screenings. A source close to the matter said that of the thousands at the Pilsen shelter where a child died, only a few hundred have been screened.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 23, 2023

Catholic Charities of San Antonio does Chicago no favors by failing to give a heads-up when migrants are on the way

When migrants insist that Chicago is their preferred destination, at least give city officials or Catholic Charities in Chicago some notice.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 14, 2023

Century-old church in Pilsen gets landmark recommendation from city

The first step in the landmarking process protects the building at the heart of a contentious neighborhood fight from being dismantled or sold.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 7, 2023

New Little Village sculpture celebrates arriving immigrants: ‘We underestimate how courageous people are’

The work by Chicago-based artist Salvador Jiménez-Flores was made after Flores won the Chicago Sculpture Exhibit’s Richard Hunt Award. It’s one of 42 the exhibit is installing this month.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 20, 2023

Migrants shelter at police stations, Lightfoot ‘done with electoral politics’ and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2023

16 people hospitalized after school bus, SUV crash in Little Village

The drivers from both vehicles were critically injured; the children had non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2023

Cannabis infuser opens on Near West Side: ‘It’s surreal. I’m dealing with stuff I would’ve gone to jail for’

Baked Buds produces three varieties of cannabis-infused gummies in its Near West Side plant.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2023

New West Side primary care clinic promises to expand access to uninsured residents

The Thresholds Health clinic in Austin recently opened to the public and will accept even uninsured patients. It’s a step toward reaching a largely uninsured, though advocates say there’s still more to be done.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 19, 2023

Little Village Discount Mall vendors get city help to set up at new location

About 40 vendors were forced to leave the mall on West 26th Street at the end of March, and had been looking for a new location. On Friday, they announced they’d found one — and had a commitment from the city to help.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 15, 2023

Walmart’s plan to close stores slammed, an El Chapo crime saga update and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 14, 2023