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Podcast: WBEZ News
Episode: Fear continues to impact Latino business districts
Description: With the holiday season it should be a busy time for Chicago’s neighborhood shopping districts.
While there’s heavy foot traffic on Michigan Avenue and the Mag Mile – not so in the city’s predominantly Latino areas – with many would-be customers scared off by Operation Midway Blitz.
Although Immigration Customs and Enforcement has ramped down its presence in the area – it’s unclear when the crowds will come back.
HOST: LANE