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Back of the Yards’ very own launch new cafe
Jesse Iñiguez and Mayra A.Hernandez stand behind the register of their newly opened Back of the Yards Coffeehouse and Roastery business. (The Gate/Gloria Talamantes) Once the home to the Union...
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Mothers-turned-entrepreneurs launch culinary collective
From left to right: Félicité Tambaud, Maria Vargas, Cristal Alba & Margarita Romero (Las Alas Abiertas Collective) stand outside of Su Casa for a group photo. ( The Gate/Gloria Talamantes) Alas...
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Local businesses are granted awards for business upgrades
The Back of the Yards College Prep’s gymnasium looked more like a convention center room than a high school gym as more than 30 businesses lined up behind presentation tables giving out food samples...
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BOTY Coffeehouse and Roastery give back to the community
Photo courtesy Jesse Iñiguez Owners of Back of the Yards Coffee House and Roastery, Mayra Hernandez and Jesse Iniguez presented their first donation award to the Kids Cafe program of Casa Romero on...
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McKinley Park’s Razzmatazz & Chicago Indoor Sports welcome new General Manager
Photo Courtesy of Razzmatazz Located on Chicago’s South Side McKinley Park neighborhood, Razzmatazz is a 20,000-square foot indoor entertainment complex filled with games, attractions, and slides for...
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It’s liftoff for a new coffee shop in Back of the Yards
Voca Kagan explains roasting temperatures used for their coffee blend as he sips a cup of their daily coffee blend. (The Gate/Gloria Talamantes) A new coffee shop recently opened its doors to patrons...
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Booming Back of the Yards businesses win national contest
What are the odds that two Back of the Yards businesses would place in the top ten FedEx Small Business Grant contest? The odds are higher than one may think. The contest combed through more than...
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Explore the neighborhood’s cuisine with a new food guide
Whether it’s breakfast lunch or dinner, Back of the Yards has it all and the new Back of the Yards Food Guide is helping customers save money. Compiled inside the small pamphlet you can find more than...
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Agencia Y Notaria Cadena: A message to the community
A photo of the Cadena family inside their business prior to the interior gut rehab (Photo courtesy Cadena Family) The Back of the Yards neighborhood is home to many family-owned businesses like...
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Comcast Business’ advanced network propels modern businesses in Back of the...
Outdoor view of La Guadalupana’s wholesale facility (The Gate/Gloria Talamantes) Three years ago, Comcast Business added more than five miles of fiber-optic network to Chicago’s Back of the Yards and...
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