Latino issues go beyond immigration, report says - Education tops agenda, with health care, housing also priorities

In an election year full of debate about Immigration enforcement, area Latino leaders say other issues affecting their communities are getting short shrift, from high school dropout rates to job training.

A new report, set for release Friday, highlights recommendations gathered during meetings with more than 600 Chicago-area civic leaders, religious representatives, elected officials and community activists over the last two years.

Nearly 70 percent of Latinos in the Chicago area are U.S. citizens, and 90 percent of Latino children were born here, according to “An American Agenda From a Latino Perspective,” by the group Latinos United.”*

*From: http://www.chicagotribune.com
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