Some of the businesses you visit may be closed Monday.
Stephanie WadeAs part of a"Day Without Immigrants" protest, Chicago businesses are closed Monday to protest immigration policies of President Donald Trump.It's to protest the policies of President Donald Trump's administration. It's called a "Day Without Immigrants".
Omar Corral posted a sign outside his popular Southwest side Mexican ice cream shop La Michoacana Premium letting patrons know it will be closed Monday for a cause. The social-media driven campaign calls on immigrants to stay home from work and school shut down businesses and refrain from shopping."Me as an entrepreneur, to show support for my Latino community. Be the voice for the people that don't have one and together, we definitely, we're bigger. Together, we make things happen, make a change."
President and CEO of the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Jaime di Paulo, said while he understands the passion behind the protest, he fears it could hurt more than help.
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