Inez Loredo Street
Linda Zabors
Throughout her life, Inez Loredo broke through barriers and took on increasingly large roles helping children in the Pilsen neighborhood get access to education and build a strong community. In 1921 Inez was born in Harlingen, Texas. She was the first Mexican-American woman in her town to graduate from high school.
When she moved to Chicago she was very involved in her children's school, Jungman Elementary, where she was first bi-lingual PTA member. She took on the role of School Community Representative (SCR) at Jungman where she helped local families enroll their children in school; she often acted as translator. Inez was instrumental in getting bilingual teachers hired into the Chicago Public Schools. She helped build high schools, libraries, and healthcare centers. She also founded the Fiesta de Sol; it became the largest Latino festival in the midwest.
Honorary Inez Loredo Street
Morgan Street from West 16th to West 18th
Approved: 2018
Ward: 25
Alderman: Solis
Neighborhood: Pilsen
Birthplace: Harlingen, Texas.
November 7, 1921
October 7, 2017