Little Village shop owners blame Trump administration for drop in sales

By Jiayan Jenny Shi

Rosy’s bakery, one of the most famous bakeries in Little Village, is among many small businesses in the neighborhood saying they face decreasing sales because of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. ICE agents are patrolling 26th street in this Mexican immigrant majority neighborhood, some residents say they are afraid of going out on the streets.

Photo at top: Hot bread is ready for sale at Rosy’s Bakery in Little Village April 6. (Jiayan Jenny Shi/MEDILL)