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Little Village Business Owners Say Income Is Down

In Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, business owners say income has plummetted since Donald Trump became president. The Southwest Side neighborhood is home to the city’s biggest Mexican community and many residents are undocumented. The owner of a local auto-body shop says he has had to lay off 4 out of his 19 workers. The neighborhood chamber of commerce has started a campaign encouraging people to come out and support local businesses.

In Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, business owners say income has plummetted since Donald Trump became president. The Southwest Side neighborhood is home to the city’s biggest Mexican community and many residents are undocumented. The owner of a local auto-body shop says he has had to lay off 4 out of his 19 workers. The neighborhood chamber of commerce has started a campaign encouraging people to come out and support local businesses.

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