🧡 To our immigrant neighbors:
You are not alone. You belong. You are the city.
We fight with you. We march for you. We build together.
Today is Citizenship Day, and as proud executive members of Cities & Counties for Citizenship, we reaffirm our commitment to removing barriers so every eligible Chicagoan can access the benefits of citizenship.
We are excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Rigo Padilla Pérez Leadership & Service Award!
We invite you to nominate someone who exemplifies the spirit and work of Rigo.
🔗 You can find the nomination form at bit.ly/RigoAward2025
Join New Life Centers, the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety, and IMRR this Thursday for the Beloved Community Bash in Little Village! Join us for an evening filled with free food, music, activities, and resources!
📆 | Tomorrow
🕓 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 | Little Village Park (2800 S Sacramento Ave)
Democracy Summer is a national call to action, uplifting the many ways our communities build power for democracy and immigrant justice. Whether it starts at the ballot box, through hosting community events, or taking local action, every effort helps protect our future. #DemocracySummer
The recent Trump administration travel ban and restrictions to asylum and other lawful immigration pathways are a dangerous escalation of discriminatory, xenophobic policy.
We reject policies rooted in fear and racism. We affirm the dignity and humanity of all people.
En español:
Chicago se mantiene fuerte y unido. ¡Chicago es La Villita y esperamos celebrar este fin de semana juntos! Aquí estamos y no nos vamos.
#HandsOffChicago #HereToStay
Chicago stands strong and united. Chicago is Little Village and we look forward to celebrating this weekend together! Aquí estamos y no nos vamos.
#HandsOffChicago #HereToStay
Migration is, and will forever be, a human right.
Today, we continue to honor both the historic and present day impact immigrants make in our communities and world. Let National Immigrants Day serve as a reminder to uplift, support and protect immigrants here and around the world.
Chicago’s Office of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights