CHICAGO — ABC 7 CHICAGO celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 11 – Oct. 15, with the twenty sixth Avenue Mexican Independence Day Parade, a sequence of reports tales, a half-hour particular “OUR CHICAGO: VOCES UNIDAS” and vignettes.

The twenty sixth Avenue Mexican Independence Day Parade, happening in Chicago’s historic Little Village below the long-lasting Bienvenidos welcoming arch, is hosted by ABC 7 anchors Terrell Brown and Tanja Babich, with Liz Nagy capturing all of the festivities on the road, Sunday, Sept. 11 at 11 p.m. It should even be out there on abc7chicago.com. (The parade kicks off on Sept. 11 at midday.) Vice President of The Little Village Chamber of Commerce Eve Rodriguez Montoya will present an insider’s perspective on the historical past of the parade, the traditions and its significance to the neighborhood. After a two-year hiatus, the extremely anticipated parade returns to the town with the theme “Nuestra Unidad es Nuestra Fortaleza” or “Our Unity is Our Energy,” that includes colourful floats, mariachi bands, dancing and an anticipated crowd of 500,000.

Hosted by ABC 7’s Rob Elgas and Michelle Gallardo with contribution from Mark Rivera, “OUR CHICAGO: VOCES UNIDAS” presents a wealthy tapestry of tales highlighting the contributions of Chicago’s vibrant Latino neighborhood. The half-hour program airs twice on ABC 7 Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 25, at 11 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 2, at 4:30 p.m. and shall be out there on abc7chicago.com and ABC 7’s linked TV apps. “OUR CHICAGO: VOCES UNIDAS” is an Emmy Award-winning sequence of particular packages produced by ABC 7 Chicago.

“OUR CHICAGO: VOCES UNIDAS” profiles stellar people and organizations who play an essential position of their communities and the town of Chicago:

-Illinois Deputy Governor Sol Flores is a proud Puerto Rican American from humble beginnings who has devoted her time and efforts to eradicating homelessness in Chicago. Impressed by the devotion of her circle of relatives, Flores has dedicated her life to the values of affection and justice, changing into the manager director of La Casa Norte, a nonprofit that has now helped 1000’s of homeless individuals. Flores’ most up-to-date endeavor, the Basis Venture, will deliver a brand new healthcare heart, vitamin and housing to Chicago’s West Facet.

-La Catedral Cafe, situated within the Little Village neighborhood, serves up a number of the finest Mexican and American brunch favorites in a restaurant wealthy with Mexican tradition and Catholic-based artifacts that adorn partitions and ceilings. A heavenly menu contains 12 totally different chilaquiles, sinful pancakes topped with frosted flakes together with genuine Mexican espresso laced with cinnamon. Chef and proprietor Ambrocio Gonzalez attributes La Catedral’s success to scrumptious meals and heat neighborhood relationships but additionally quips, “I am not fortunate, I am blessed.” Pointing to the encircling statues and crosses, he admits, “I get numerous assist.”

-Equipo Charro Juan Colorado is native group primarily based in Grant Park that stays true to its Mexican roots by competing in native and nationwide Charreria competitions. Charreria, just like U.S. rodeo, consists of 9 totally different ability occasions or “suertes.” Native CPS instructor Diana Fernandez is a frontrunner for the group.

-Luis Beltran, a local of Ecuador and member of the world famend Ensemble Español Theater, has persistently dazzled audiences together with his ardour for flamenco. He’s dedicated to preserving flamenco alive and bringing his dance data to Chicago’s youth. Beltran was named one of many high 25 dancers to look at in 2020 by Dance Journal. His efficiency on the Ukrainian Village Pageant shall be featured within the particular. All proceeds from the occasion contributed to Ukrainian conflict efforts.

-Borinken Truffles brings conventional Puerto Rican cupcakes to the Chicago neighborhood. With recipes handed down by way of a number of generations, Borinken Truffles is a proud woman-owned household enterprise that thrives on placing authenticity into every of their candy treats.

-Rudy Lozano, an influential Latino politician from Little Village, was identified for his labor activism and assist for immigrant staff. He was an instrumental power in serving to to elect Chicago’s first Black mayor, Harold Washington, and his reminiscence lives on within the Chicago Latino neighborhood.

About ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago

ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago is the No. 1 native information supply and most-watched tv station in Chicago. With top-rated each day newscasts spanning many years and the most important social media presence out there with greater than 2.6 million Fb followers, ABC7 Eyewitness Information gives breaking information, investigative reporting, climate, politics, site visitors and sports activities within the multiplatform house to Chicago, the suburbs and northwest Indiana. Named Greatest Information Operation by the Related Press for 4 consecutive years, ABC 7 Eyewitness Information produces “Chicago Proud,” a sequence of options that spotlights on a regular basis heroes in and round Chicago. The station additionally produces the highest-rated New Yr’s Eve particular in Chicago, vacation kickoff particular “The Magnificent Mile Lights Pageant,” syndicated to a nationwide viewers, in addition to the award-winning program sequence “Our Chicago,” which showcases the town’s range and highlights contributions within the Black, Hispanic, Asian, LGBTQ+ communities, amongst others. Each Friday, Windy Metropolis Weekend entertains whereas giving Chicagoans every thing they should learn about what’s taking place within the metropolis. ABC 7 is the one Chicago station producing and broadcasting parades representing Chicago’s wealthy cultural historical past. Along with producing city halls targeted on present social points, the station has a protracted and proud custom of broadcasting political candidate debates preserving Chicago’s voters knowledgeable. ABC7’s outreach efforts embrace annual partnerships with the Purple Cross for life-saving blood drives, one of many largest one-day drives within the nation and, most just lately, spearheading an effort to boost greater than $1.5 million for space meals pantries.

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