Latinos contribute billions to Illinois’ economy, but Latino and Hispanic-owned businesses are suffering because of increased federal immigration actions. According to the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the federal government’s Operation Midway Blitz has had an adverse effect on local businesses, turning many of Chicago’s once bustling Latino commercial districts into “ghost towns.”
Say More hears about efforts to support immigrant-owned businesses. From an Abuelita Hot Chocolate 5K Run to a restaurant crawl through Belmont Cragin, we’ll hear about efforts to prevent mass business closures across Chicago’s Latino and Hispanic communities.
GUESTS: Jaime di Paulo, president and CEO Illinois, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Ximena Beltran Quan Kiu, storyteller and food writer
