Despite the impact of "Operation Midway Blitz," Little Village entrepreneurs are fighting to rebuild Chicago's iconic 26th Street corridor. A look at the resilience of a community navigating federal policy volatility and economic uncertainty. Read the full article here .

While federal immigration enforcement shrank when many agents left Chicago in November, the aftermath is affecting what people do every day in Little Village, Pilsen and the Southeast Side. Read more at chicagosuntimes.com . Photo by Candace Dane Chambers.

Even though some federal immigration agents are leaving the city, arts and culture executives want to be sure of their rights and responsibilities when it comes to protecting staff and visitors. Read the full article here .

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It was a big night for for the Excellerator Fund  at the Chicago Innovation Awards. The Excellerator Fund--the groudn-breaking initiative Latinos Progresando co-created with the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corp--was selected from a pool of 315 nominees for the Social Innovation Award. We're honored to be in the company of all these Chicago innovators. For a full list of winners, click here .

Building ecosystems and supporting small businesses in Chicago, Iliinois. Read more here .