Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Little Village

Historic Black-owned businesses Frances' Cocktail Lounge and Lem's Bar-B-Q on Chathams's 75th Street restaurant strip. Image: Google Maps

New Cafe Streets announced, but so far Black and Latino dining strips are opting out

By John Greenfield | Jun 24, 2020 | No Comments

Announced Cafe Streets in Chatham and Little Village have been cancelled or watered down, which means that so far none are planned on African-American- or Latino-owned restaurant strips.

Hit-and-run SUV driver killed man in Little Village crosswalk.

By John Greenfield | Apr 27, 2020 | No Comments

The victim was the 7th pedestrian killed on Chicago streets this year.

A person bikes by the Crawford power plant site. Photo: Mia Park

The Crawford demolition is a mobility justice issue

By Mia Park | Apr 16, 2020 | No Comments

The implosion of the smokestack of the coal-fired power plant created a massive cloud of dust that makes walking and biking less safe.

The Paseo corridor. Photo: John Geenfield

Little Village Residents Want Paseo Plan to Address Housing, Environmental Concerns

By Lynda Lopez | Aug 17, 2019 | 2 Comments

On Tuesday, August 13, Little Village residents gathered at Oak Street Health on 26th Street for a community meeting on the proposed four-mile Paseo trail connecting Little Village and Pilsen. The event was hosted by Únete La Villita, the community development committee of Little Village. The proposed Paseo trail has been subject of extensive speculation and […]

A scooter rider in Logan Square. Photo: John Greenfield

Logan, Pilsen, and Little Village Residents Discuss the Pros and Cons of E-Scooters

By Lynda Lopez | Jul 3, 2019 | 6 Comments

Are they a handy device for for first- and last-mile trips to and from transit, or a distraction from improving public transportations?

A bench and flowers placed in front of a house in Pilsen. Photo: Lynda Lopez

How Latinx Chicagoans Remake Public Space

By Lynda Lopez | Jun 18, 2019 | 15 Comments

Whether it's so-called "Latino Urbanism" -- arranging front yards like living rooms -- or simply hanging out with friends on street corners, using public space to interact with others can foster neighborhood cohesion.

Byron Sigcho Lopez, Veronica Gonzalez, and Nelson Cheung. Photo: Lynda Lopez

How Do We Ensure Residents Can Stay in Their Communities to Benefit From the Paseo?

By Lynda Lopez | Oct 8, 2018 | 12 Comments

During a panel discussion hosted by the American Planning Association, community leaders argued that measures need to be taken to preserve affordability along the new trail.

The 3900 block of West 28th Street. Image: Google Street View

Van Driver Killed Carlos Hernandez, 45, in Little Village Last Saturday

By John Greenfield | Jul 25, 2017 | No Comments

The driver was cited for driving without a license, negligence, and failure to yield to a pedestrian in the roadway.

The protected bike lane on Marshall Boulevard was downgraded to a buffered lane due to complaints about parking and other concerns. Photos: Steven Vance, Paolo Cisneros

The Backlash Against the Marshall Bike Lanes Serves as a Cautionary Tale for Planners

By John Greenfield | Apr 20, 2017 | 3 Comments

As the city strives to build more protected bikeways, this unfortunate episode underscores the need for CDOT to earn community buy-ins before construction and do extensive outreach afterward.

LVEJO Is Concerned About Health, Safety Impacts of Hellman’s Factory Truck Traffic

By Lynda Lopez | Feb 8, 2017 | 6 Comments

Leaders with the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization are worried about the diesel exhaust from trucks passing through the neighborhood and the potential health and safety risks that this traffic poses for residents.

Amazon Driver Who Killed Telesfora Escamilla, 84, Charged With Misdemeanors

By John Greenfield | Dec 23, 2016 | 7 Comments

The mother of six was fatally struck by a van driver who allegedly ran a stop sign and was driving without a license or insurance.

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