Does anyone have more information about the search warrant and SWAT team that showed up at 2000 s Desplaines st last night? They knocked down the door and told everyone to stay in their houses. I think they also threw flash bangs too- it was wild.

The expansion of the Pilsen Industrial TIF has been deferred a 2nd time, and it won't be discussed at the Committee on Finance hearing this Wednesday, October 2nd.

(The expansion is not on the COF's agenda for the October 2nd hearing.)

Click the link for the article: https://digitaledition.chicagotribune.com/html5/desktop/production/default.aspx?&edid=b5743cf0-5f60-40a1-8b87-77249e3f499d.

Here is a link [see first link] to a Facebook post by the Pilsen Alliance, with a link to help you write a letter to Alderman Byron Sigcho Lopez and the members of the Chicago City Council's Committee on Finance.

Correction on the date of written public testimony deadline. The deadline for public testimony written to the members of the Committee on Finance is October 1st, at 12 pm, noon. Committee of Finance's staff email address is Committeeonfinance@cityofchicago.org. [See 2nd link.}

The next Committee on Finance hearing will be October 2nd, at 10 am, which will consider the Pilsen Industrial TIF expansion. It will take place at City Hall's Council Chamber, on the 2nd floor. If you wish to appear in person, please arrive by 9 am.

(I decided to send a second letter, given this is the second committee hearing on the subject.)

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/b4Ww1JRz1aXTigpv/

https://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/5634d03f-ff12-4cf3-807d-e4c307cc0b5f.pdf

Pedro Martinez lived in Pilsen, & he graduated from Benito Juárez High School, in the Class of 1987. I hope he has a nice Thursday.

I don’t know what the TIF voting was for if we never got the results. Byron just said “well, it’s obvious that people don’t understand it.” Someone should call our saviors from the 25th Ward IPO so they can explain it to us stupid longtime residents because apparently that’s the only reason we would be opposed to it.

What’s happening tomorrow 9/21 that has no parking signs up on huge stretches of the neighborhood?

Gonna buy a coffee and see what's up

I've been looking at places in Pilsen recently. Budget is $1800/month.

I've seen some really cool loft/industrial-looking places online, but when I go to street view, it just looks like I'm in the middle of no where. I'm wondering if there are boundaries within Pilsen where I can be near a more active street, a short bike ride from a grocery store, and reasonably close to the pink line. Something like "east of Western, south of 16th, west of Racine, north of 21st."

Not saying that I've heard those streets mentioned as boundaries, just giving them as an example. I don't want to visit a sick-look spot only to find that I'd be a 30-minute walk from everything. Thanks!

I’ve just moved to Pilsen and am also a runner. That being said I’ve only been running around Harrison park because it’s the closest I can get to a track/place with little interruption. Any runners have any recs on good routes/areas/streets to run on to avoid stopping all the time? I love Harrison but it can be repetitive lol

The Committee of Finance will hear from public comment and Department staff on Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez's proposal to expand the current Pilsen Industrial TIF to include all or most of the residential areas of the Pilsen Community Area.

The committee hearing starts at 10:00 am, in City Hall's Council Chambers [121 N La Salle St, 2nd floor], so it's best to show up by 9:00 am.

The Pilsen Alliance is meeting at their office at 8 am, and walking to the Pink Line train with folks who will be attending. If you want to go downtown with the Pilsen Alliance folks, send me a message & I'll forward the link to their RSVP.

Hello! I am writing an essay and can not for the life of me find the word for the part of some homes that is almost underground? I'm not sure if I'm describing it well but the closest I've found is that the houses themselves are called sunken homes. Personally, I've always called it a ditch, but I'm 99% certain that is not the correct word. I am just looking for the word that describes the actual area that's lowered. Not the house and not the stairs or supports. Thank you!

If I'm not describing it well and you need further clarification please let me know!

The Pilsen Alliance released this Frequently Asked Questions post about the proposed Pilsen Industrial TIF expansion today, September 11, 2024.

https://www.thepilsenalliance.org/news-and-events/pilsen-tif-frequently-asked-questions?fbclid=IwY2xjawFO-PZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbfmfdAyEjYialqyw60x3LYbT8XeI0mdLhPHphQ813by2C1lYpxzNQEfdw_aem_YEe4VdJ9SOR5rIHaNNH7Jw

At the "Listening Session" (that will be used to spread a message to support the Pilsen Industrial TIF expansion, because the alderman is not a neutral party, he is the originator and proponent), connect with the nonprofit the Pilsen Alliance to assist them in their efforts against the Pilsen Industrial TIF proposed expansion.

Also, vote in an online ballot if you live in Pilsen, through the link below, against the expansion. This is another method that the alderman has created to show the support for his expansion proposal. Please vote against the expansion and share it with your friends, your family members, and neighbors who live in Pilsen, to have them vote against the expansion, too. Thanks.

Next week, on September 16th, there will be a Finance Committee meeting at 10 am in City Hall to discuss this issue of the Pilsen Industrial TIF expansion, and perhaps a vote on the expansion. The information for the meeting is in the second link. Written public comment will be accepted by the committee staff by email (Committeeonfinance@cityofchicago.org) until Friday, September 13th, at 1:00 pm.

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qc02cC0GUUGBRJfdxW5wJ8BD6VvXgapKpjDgwKYwA3pUQjNKWEdFOTdIWjdVOEM0VFBEOUNQVUJERi4u&route=shorturl&fbclid=IwY2xjawFKtPhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTE1_68Ltvyx15xdU1D3XgUj4L0Z_tGUYdleueho0Qx18HGLnICjWw9pQg_aem_h3r3aGgRc6jSDS4SbVrTLw

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/sites/committee-on-finance/2024/September/CoF%20NOTICE%20091624.pdf

The Juarez Community Academy has some construction going on, so the Listening Session has been rescheduled. Details are below.

When: Monday, September 9th at 6:00pm

Where: Irma Ruiz Elementary, 2410 S Leavitt

The alderman's office links [English and Spanish] will be in the first comment.

I live in Pilsen,nice place to live in. Today I was at Walgreeen's and a man comes in and takes 3 boxes of Pepsi can's nd scurries like a Rat out of the door!!!😳😬😔the girl at the register calls out to him !!! Jndetured walks out😠😠what a Bum!!!

Hey guys!

I had a question. Does Pilsen only have apartments/multi-household homes, or are there actual houses in the area?

Anybody experiencing drain flies this summer? I live in a basement apartment and I've been fighting to get rid of them landlord is saying it's a sewage issue? So I'm assuming others should be experiencing this too

Hi neighbors. I’m curious, what is your go-to method for prepping, seasoning and cooking chicken breast?

Is there a location around the neighborhood where I can walk my dog really early without feeling like I’m the only one? I didn’t notice the amount of difference little Italy is compared to Pilsen when touring apartments until I moved in and started doing my daily routine. There’s a few areas in little Italy where I can walk my dog really early in the morning and also see other people doing the same so I feel safer. When I walk my dog at my new location, there’s no one except the house less and creeps which makes it harder for me to even walk her because there’s no one else around doing the same. I got followed a few days ago when I was walking with my dog at night. Again, my daily routine from when I lived in little Italy. Now, I had to stop it automatically. It’s going to get darker and I don’t think I will last two years here which sucks bc the place is cheap af.

The Tribune’s “Culture of Corruption” series was released today. We Pilsen residents know how detrimental the old school IL culture of corruption has been to our neighborhood and families. This is due in large part to Danny Solis’ familia, which includes blood relatives, business partners, and friends; many of whom have ties to the SW and SE sides. We all need to do our part to change the lawless culture for which we are known. Start by avoiding Solis family-operated businesses and nonprofit events including Día de los Niños and UNO’s Carrera de los Muertos. The Carrera, which is directed by Danny’s oldest daughter and was created by their political friends, is set to take place again this fall. Let us not buy into their grassroots corruption.

I (36F) am getting really into hiking and trying to uplevel my backpacking as well. My husband and friends aren't quite as enthusiastic as I am about the outdoors. Recently hiked the full Lake Geneva Loop in a day and then camped and I did a weekend backpacking boot camp through REI where I learned a lot. I'd say I'm an experienced day hiker and beginning backpacker. Long shot but wondering if there are other women in the area who are looking forward to some fall day hikes who would want to meet up for coffee and plan a hike?

My friend is coming down to visit and I wanna take them to 18th cause it’s cool but they’re vegetarian. Does anyone have a fave place that does vegetarian good?