The iconic Little Village arch that welcomes visitors to the bustling 26th Street shopping district and acts as an important symbol for Chicago’s Mexican immigrant community stands on the cusp ...

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Little Village Arch unveiled after $1.25 million renovation The restoration, which took nearly a year to complete, means the landmark gateway is ready for the annual 26th Street Mexican ...

The arch spans West 26th Street in Little Village, a Southwest side community know as “the Mexican capital of the Midwest.” According to city data, about 77 percent of the area's population ...

The emblematic arch in the Little Village community in Chicago, modeled after similar structures at the entrance of hundreds of pueblos in Mexico, is a cultural marker that welcomes residents and ...

The Little Village arch, 3100 W. 26th St., was approved as an official landmark Wednesday. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times file ...