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Semillas is a Chicago plant shop with heart, inspired by the Mexican and Puerto Rican roots of co-founders Angélica Varela and Miguel Ángel Rivera Luna. Located in Pilsen, Semillas offers a curated selection of beautiful plants, thoughtfully crafted floral arrangements, workshops, and events, while celebrating the connection between nature, culture, and community. Stop by Semillas to learn something new and find the perfect plant to bring home.

Retail generates $7.3 billion in income and sales tax revenue each year in Illinois. These funds support public safety, infrastructure, education, and other important programs we all rely on every day. In fact, retail is the second largest revenue generator for the State of Illinois and the largest revenue generator for local governments.

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