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Carmen C. Rivera

Energetic, fun, loving, lots of culture and excitement type of girl. You can take the girl out the hood...BUT she loves going back!!

Recent posts

• enChicago Has a NEW HOME!!  »

  Carmen C. Rivera on En Chicago
  Posted October 7, 2011 at 12:29 pm

• M.E.D.I.A Girls Foundation Kick-off Event this WEDNESDAY »

  Carmen C. Rivera on En Chicago
  Posted September 18, 2011 at 4:10 pm

• Sip, Sate, Savor and Support for a Cause!!  »

  Carmen C. Rivera on En Chicago
  Posted August 31, 2011 at 1:41 pm

• MoRockin' in Wicker Park with Steve Starr »

  Carmen C. Rivera on En Chicago
  Posted August 30, 2011 at 1:34 pm

• Randolph Street Market TODAY!!!  »

  Carmen C. Rivera on En Chicago
  Posted August 27, 2011 at 7:56 am

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  posted today at 11:56 am

• Thank You Veterans

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• Memorial Day visit with Joliet's Frank Perconte, the oldest living member of the Band of Brothers

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  posted today at 11:14 am

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