Bill > HJR0046

This resolution designates a stretch of Harlem Avenue in Chicago (from 79th to 111th Street) as "Little Palestine Way" to recognize and honor the significant contributions of the Palestinian-American community in Illinois. The resolution acknowledges the decades-long presence of Palestinian immigrants who have established homes, businesses, and civic institutions in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, transforming the area into a vibrant cultural and commercial hub. It highlights the community's contributions through entrepreneurship, philanthropy, cultural preservation, and civic engagement, noting how Palestinian-American leaders, families, and organizations have played crucial roles in developing and enriching the neighborhood. The resolution not only renames the street but also requests the Illinois Department of Transportation to erect appropriate signage and commends past and present generations of Palestinian-American leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and community organizers for maintaining a thriving community space. By doing so, the resolution seeks to officially recognize and celebrate the enduring impact of Palestinian-Americans on the local landscape and community life.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=46&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HJR&SessionID=114&GA=104