By Free Republic | Created at 2025-01-22 15:21:03 | Updated at 2025-01-22 18:06:10
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Foot traffic drops 50% in busy Chicago shopping district known as ‘Mexico of the Midwest’ as Trump immigration raids loom
NY Post ^ | 1/22/2025 | Patrick Reilly
Posted on 01/22/2025 7:07:50 AM PST by marcusmaximus
A bustling shopping district in Chicago known as the “Mexico of the Midwest” has seen foot traffic plummet by 50% — as residents say they fear the immigration raids promised by President Trump.
The sidewalks were empty and some businesses were closed along a two-mile stretch of shops and restaurants on 26th Street in Chicago’s Little Village — the Windy City’s second-busiest retail corridor — as Trump was sworn into office Monday.
“It’s going to be disastrous,” Jennifer Aguilar, head of the local chamber of commerce, told Bloomberg.
“If raids happen and people are too afraid to go out, it’s going to be an impact that’s going to last for years.”
Many of the roughly 400 businesses in the predominantly Latino area said foot traffic was down 50% as immigration raids were expected to start soon, Aguilar told the outlet.
Mike Rodriguez, an alderman for the 22nd Ward, which includes Little Village, told Bloomberg that businesses and residents are worried.
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To: marcusmaximus
It’s no fun...
Being an illegal alien...
2 posted on 01/22/2025 7:10:03 AM PST by HombreSecreto (The life of a repo man is always intense)
To: marcusmaximus
Worried about what? Curious that we never learn of all the specific concerns.
3 posted on 01/22/2025 7:11:13 AM PST by whistleduck
To: marcusmaximus
If they want to work here they could go back home and apply for a green card. My friends who did things legally have no worries from ICE.
4 posted on 01/22/2025 7:11:53 AM PST by packagingguy
A bustling shopping district in Chicago known as the “Mexico of the Midwest” has seen foot traffic plummet by 50%...
Probably a result of the negative temps and wind chills.
5 posted on 01/22/2025 7:12:21 AM PST by mouse1
To: marcusmaximus
I didn’t know that that Tren de whatever liked shopping so much! Hope they know that Capital One offers 2 points for every $1.00 charged!! A great to stretch the budget!!
6 posted on 01/22/2025 7:13:04 AM PST by albie (U)
To: marcusmaximus
Where was I born?
7 posted on 01/22/2025 7:14:01 AM PST by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
To: marcusmaximus
It must be around zero degrees in Chicago right now. Mexico is probably looking real good, just saying.
8 posted on 01/22/2025 7:14:10 AM PST by Buttons12 ( )
To: marcusmaximus
9 posted on 01/22/2025 7:15:24 AM PST by T.B. Yoits
To: marcusmaximus
I hope this picks up all over America. I’m getting tired of standing in line with illegal alien boarder crossers everywhere I go. Trying to get into sit down restaurants like Texas Roadhouse is impossible. Standing around outside is like standing with your toes in the Rio Grande. The last two times I went there, I turned around and left. Two hour waits are BS.
10 posted on 01/22/2025 7:16:13 AM PST by FlingWingFlyer (The Dark Days are over. We don't want your criminals. Stop sending your scum to America!)
To: marcusmaximus
Libs are setting up notifications if ICE is observed so warnings can be issued. Will they take trespassers in and shelter them? Probably not. Maybe episco preacher can take them in.
11 posted on 01/22/2025 7:18:02 AM PST by rktman (Destroy America from within ? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this💩? 🚫💉! 🇮🇱👍!)
To: marcusmaximus
Criminals going into hiding. Hope they don’t come here (a civilized state). We’ve got enough crimigrants as it is.
12 posted on 01/22/2025 7:19:52 AM PST by LouAvul (Rom 8:9b: if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. )
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