Pilsen residents prepare to continue longstanding Good Friday tradition
With just hours to go, the final touches were being made on every outfit, line of dialogue and even props.
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With just hours to go, the final touches were being made on every outfit, line of dialogue and even props.
A time-honored tradition is returning to Pilsen this Easter, and with it, the hope that future generations will carry on the meaningful community celebration. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos got the sneak peak.
Ready or not, the first installment for property tax bills in Cook County are due.This follows months of protests and pushback from Pilsen homeowners. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos went looking for answers.
The doors and windows were propped open at the school.
The doors and windows were propped open at the school.
Rachel James is the CEO of Pear Nova, a luxury nail polish line celebrating all skin tones that has been touted by the likes of Oprah and Marvel.
As we celebrate Women's History Month, we want you to meet the force behind a Black-owned beauty brand based in Pilsen. Rachel James is the CEO of Pear Nova, a luxury nail polish line celebrating all skin tones.
While public safety has become a central issue in the upcoming mayoral runoff, community activists are hoping to shine a light on environmental justice in their neighborhoods.
While public safety has become a central issue in the upcoming mayoral runoff, community activists are hoping to shine a light on environmental justice in their neighborhoods, calling on the candidates to pay attention and take action.
Founder and owner Leah Tibbs is doing more than just selling desserts, she's trying to get us to talk to each other again.
Police say the robberies happened in the Buena Park, Lake View East, Edgewater, and East Pilsen neighborhoods.
The popular breed has been targeted by thieves in the past year looking to make a quick buck. In this case, a microchip saved the day.
The popular breed has been targeted by thieves in the past year looking to make a quick buck. In this case, a microchip saved the day. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
Mi Villita Neighbors is announcing property tax workshops Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Homeowners in Little Village and Pilsen will get some help when it comes to their property taxes.
Christian Acevedo is charged with an adult with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted first-degree murder. CBS 2's Noel Brennan attended his bond hearing.
Brandon Perez, 15, and Nathan Billegas, 14, were both killed while two other teens, a boy and a girl, were wounded.
Brandon Perez, 15, and Nathan Billegas, 14, were both killed while two other teens, a boy and a girl, were wounded outside the Pilsen school. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
The one-term incumbent Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez is facing a challenge from Aida Flores, a community organizer and former CPS principal.
Voters on Wednesday got to hear from the two candidates running for 25th Ward alderperson at what was expected to be a standing room only forum at Benito Juarez High School. Ahead of this face-off, CBS 2's Andrew Ramos spoke to residents to get the pulse of voters in Pilsen.
The events keep causing problems despite efforts to crack down. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
As CBS 2's Andrew Ramos told us, Ricardo Camacho is trying to change that, one conversation at a time.
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to addressing mental health is breaking stigmas, and just talking about it. As CBS 2's Andrew Ramos told us, one Pilsen man is trying to change that, one conversation at a time.
Residents say tax bills are climbing as much as 46 percent.
Residents say tax bills are climbing as much as 46 percent – and are forcing longtime Pilsen residents to leave their homes.
