LOGAN SQUARE — L'Patron, one of the neighborhood's most popular Mexican joints, is the latest restaurant to join the "Day Without Immigrants" movement.
The restaurant, 3749 W. Fullerton Ave., announced on Facebook Wednesday evening that it would be closed Thursday as part of the national movement, which was designed to show how important immigrants are to the American economy.
"L'Patron is a family-owned restaurant that supports and celebrates diversity. We believe that America is a country of immigrants, and we should honor that history," the restaurant wrote.
Many other restaurants and businesses across the city, from West Ridge to Pilsen, are taking part in the movement. Celebrity chef and restaurateur Rick Bayless announced that he would be closing four of his restaurants.
At 11 a.m. Thursday, Arise Chicago and other immigrant rights groups will protest deportations in Union Park.
