Puerto Rican Cultural Center
Recent News About Puerto Rican Cultural Center
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Congresswoman Ramirez Convenes Roundtable on Youth Opportunity, Violence Prevention with Dem Leader Jeffries, Mayor Johnson, Ald. Fuentes, Congressman Davis, IL Sen. Peters, Dept. Mayor Gatewood
Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) was joined by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8th), Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Alderperson Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward), Congressman Danny Davis (IL-07), IL State Senator Robert Peters, and Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood at IL-03’s Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) for a community-based conversation about dedicated resources for youth opportunities as part of a holistic, transformative framework for community safety.
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Congresswoman Ramirez Celebrates Puerto Rican Pride with the Community of Chicago
This weekend, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) celebrated with the Puerto Rican community in Chicago the rich cultural history and deep Puerto Rican roots in Humboldt Park during its historic 45th Annual Puerto Rican Day People’s Parade and Festival.
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Over 2,000 Chicago Businesses and Nonprofits Awarded Grant Funds for the New Year Under the Chi Biz Strong Grant Program and Outdoor Dining Grant Program
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced over 2,000 small businesses and nonprofits have been awarded grants under the Chi Biz Strong Grant Program and Outdoor Dining Grant Program.
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Schools closed, but “Safe Passage” workers were still paid $4.3 million in tax dollars this year to man street corners
Adults paid to stand on street corners around Chicago schools to guarantee “safe passage” for students walking to them have already received $4.3 million this year-- even while those schools have been closed, and their students at home.