The Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, 4046 W. Armitage Ave., reached capacity during The Puerto Rican Agenda’s Sept. 22 emergency relief fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Maria. The event included a silent auction, speakers, musical performances, food and a bar. “They were hit hard, and they were hit twice,” said Illinois Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti. “We need to get here with our pockets full and our hearts wide open.”
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