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November 6, 2009

Goya opens distribution center in Bolingbrook, IL

November 5, 2009

Chicago Association of Hispanic Journalists to launch new Web site with Community News Matters award – $30,000 to launch

November 4, 2009

Latino Fashion Struts its Stuff – Fashion Week geared toward Latino design – Chicago

Hispanics urged to make census count – Cities plan outreach to allay fears of government probing that could limit federal dollars – Chicago area

Chicago Ethnic Media Question U.S. Census Officials

November 2, 2009

Latinos Seek Control of Second Federal Savings in Chicago’s Little Village

October 29, 2009

Hijo de activista Rudy Lozano ingresa a la política en Chicago

October 28, 2009

University of Illinois at Chicago sociologists have received a $420,000 National Science Foundation grant to study how local communities respond to the issue of immigration.

October 23, 2009

The Division Street Business Development Association Celebrates 25 Years of Servicing Local Businesses in Humboldt Park, Chicago – DSBDA cordially invites you to the 25th Anniversary Banquet

PASEO BORICUA PROMOTES A FUN AND SAFE HALLOWEEN IN THE COMMUNITY ALONG DIVISION STREET IN HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

October 15, 2009

Cafe Media Story Picked up By NBC – Chicago

October 14, 2009

Former Chicagoan brings us a taste of El Salvador A new coffee: Finca de Angeles Coffee – Stephanie Andersen-Samayoa

October 9, 2009

Un hispano fue acusado hoy de haber colocado bombas falsas en las afueras de un teatro del centro de Chicago, lo que obligó a evacuar al público y a varios edificios a la redonda por el temor a una explosión.

October 7, 2009

Alex Cuba brings his musical fusion to Chicago

Hispanic Job Counselor Mary Gonzalez-Koenig Blazed Trail For Latinos in Chicago

October 5, 2009

Sandra Cisneros’ ofrenda to her parents on exhibit in Chicago

Alex Rubio’s calavera print part of Chicago museo’s muertos show

Federal authorities announced the Chicago arrest of the top boss of the Latin Kings and the dismantling of the gang’s operations in the city’s Mexican neighborhood of La Villita (Little Village).

LatiNU brings students closer with Latin culture – Northwestern University

October 2, 2009

For a decade, the Luna Negra dance troupe has poured their blood, sweat and tears into their art. – Chicago

September 30, 2009

Call for Nominations – Mujeres Latinas creates new award to recognize community leadership

September 28, 2009

Latino lifestyle mag celebrates first birthday – Cafe – (congrats, I really like this pub)

September 24, 2009

As part of the Distinguished Lecture Series at Governors State University, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez will speak to students, faculty, staff and the community at a free and public presentation at 6 p.m. Oct. 1

Dreaming of a future – Chicago Dream Act rallies and a video

September 21, 2009

Would the Olympics benefit Chicago’s Latino community?

A West Side photo studio has been snapping pictures of Chicago’s Latino community for 40 years. Those pictures tell the story of people and their families as well as their increasing political role in the city’s life. – Miguel Zuno

Latino culture put on display through artwork at Columbia, Chicago State University

September 19, 2009

Xoco’s Unexpected Delights – Restaurant review – Rick Bayless’ new place in Chicago – (made me hungry)

September 17, 2009

Chicago Bulls Double Down On Spanish-Language Market – Will wear ‘Los Bulls’ jerseys, broadcast 21 games on Spanish radio

September 10, 2009

Joe Wilson’s lie is Carmen Velasquez’s truth

September 8, 2009

Chicago study shows swine flu sends more blacks, Hispanics to hospital

September 1, 2009

J.D. Salazar, SIOR of Champion Realty Advisors, LLC Named Finalist for Latino Professional of the Year in Chicago

Broader scope gives Viva Chicago Latin Music Festival a livelier beat

Slideshow: Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival

These Colombians Rock – Try pronouncing that one. AH-TEAR-SI-OH-PELL-AH-DOS. – Aterciopelados at ¡Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival

August 31, 2009

In the name of Dios: Mormon missionaries bring urban Hispanics, Catholics into the church

August 27, 2009

With the goal of expanding and developing awareness of Latin American digital music and art, the 3rd edition of the Latin Electronic Music Festival kicks off today, Thursday, August 27 and continues through Saturday. – Chicago

Hospital staff focuses on bilingual health care – Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, Illinois

August 25, 2009

A few beers and now this student faces deportation – Rigo Padilla in Chicago

August 24, 2009

Mayor Alex Lopez talks soft, leads Chicago Heights

Viva Chicago Latin Music Festival in Grant Park August 29 to 30

Mexico City bans plastic bags, so why can’t Chicago?

Mexican journalist Elena Poniatowska speaks in Chicago

August 21, 2009

New Initiative to Improve Mental Health Among Chicago Latinos

August 20, 2009

Rick Bayless: Chicago’s Top “Mexican” Chef

August 12, 2009

Chicago Sun-Times Welcomes Esther J. Cepeda back

David Novarro has been named WFLD-32’s new morning anchor effective immediately.

August 11, 2009

A sea change for Waukegan Latinos

August 4, 2009

Pilsen mural vandalized says “Mexicans are racist.”

Latinas Who Lead the Way – NCLR’s “Serving, Leading & Inspiring: Latinas in Elected & Appointed Office” panel

July 28, 2009

Chicago Mayor Daley appoints 57-year-old Cook County Commissioner Roberto Maldonado to replace Billy Ocasio as 26th Ward alderman

July 27, 2009

Dispelling the Hispanic Chicago Pilsen Myth: We’re – GASP! – everywhere

July 23, 2009

Latino Expo offers free health info and job fair in Chicago this weekend

July 20, 2009

Latina law students get a lift – Sotomayor’s tough climb and her bid for Supreme Court justice awe and inspire DePaul women

July 14, 2009

National Council of La Raza’s 2009 Latino Expo USA Offers Chicago Families Resources for Tough Times, Plus Free Family Entertainment

July 3, 2009

Rep. Luis Gutiérrez (D-Chicago) is taking some heat for accepting campaign contributions from payday lenders. That’s because he’s playing a leading role in efforts to regulate the loans. A statement from Gutiérrez to WBEZ this week says he’ll quit taking those donations.

June 30, 2009

The Illinois Hispanic Entrepreneurship Center Awards Business Grant to GiveForward.org

June 25, 2009

National Council of La Raza Conference Comes to Chicago – Workshops on home ownership counseling and free health screening for the community

June 24, 2009

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Matthew Montez, De-myth-ifier of the Path to College

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Nelly Aguilar, Esquire to the Special

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Roberto Cornelio, Large Business Incubator

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Veronica Arreola, Professional Feminist

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Jose Oliva, Restaurant Worker Sentinel

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Dr. Ana Gil Garcia, Leveler of Educational Inequalities

Chicago Latino List 2009 – John Viramontes, Voice to the Voiceless

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Antonio Martinez Jr., Charmer of Benefactors

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Cynthia LaBoy, Overcomer of all Obstacles

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Concepcion Rodriguez, Scare You Straight Caretaker of the Dead

Ten who are making a big difference for us all – Chicago Latino List 2009

June 23, 2009

Five Peruvian companies attending Expo Comida Latina in Chicago (US) generated US $900,000 in preliminary sales contracts, reported the Lima’s Chamber of Commerce (CCL).

June 22, 2009

A rising force in Hispanic Chicago UNO works within system, gets $98 million for charter schools

June 19, 2009

Famed Chicago Muralist Hector Duarte’s new work of art

Anita Alvarez and other Latinas discuss identity in Chicago

June 16, 2009

Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition Presents Third-Annual Vive tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!(TM) Event

Latino authors and illustrators honored for outstanding works in children’s literature – Recipients of prestigious Pura Belpré Medal accept awards, sign winning books

June 6, 2009

Vincent Cordero – VP/General Manager, WGBO and WXFT Chicago

June 5, 2009

Empowerment through financial education for Latina women

June 4, 2009

SAN JOSE GROUP WINS TWO TRUMPET AWARDS FOR HISPANIC PR PROGRAMS

May 30, 2009

U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-4th – Chicago) actively fronted for now-indicted real estate developer Calvin Boender, and the relationship led to a personal loan and at least one real estate deal for Gutierrez

May 29, 2009

Hoy, the daily Spanish-language publication in Chicago, is launching a new editorial design today that presents news and information in a more engaging, useful and practical way.

May 28, 2009

The Chicago Fire is pleased to announce that midfielder Cuauhtémoc Blanco is among the nominees for the second edition of “Tecate Premios Deportes” (Tecate Sports Awards). Nearly 60 Hispanic athletes from six sports categories are being considered for their sportsmanship, talent and character exemplified during 2008.

May 14, 2009

Comcast, TuTv Take Chicago – Five Spanish-Language Nets to Join Windy City Lineup

May 7, 2009

21-City “Family Unity” Tour to Conclude First Leg in Chicago – Mother’s Day Event to Highlight Impact of Immigration Crisis on U.S. Families

Latinos in Chicago and Suburbs Face Alarming Numbers of Cases of Alzheimer’s Disease While Thousands More are at Risk of Being Diagnosed

April 27, 2009

Chicago school in Hispanic neighborhood being extra vigilant amid concerns of swine flu

April 10, 2009

The mayor-elect of a North Shore suburb said Wednesday that he would drop many restrictions against illegal immigrants imposed by his predecessor. “The current mayor was not open to listening to what the community really needed,” said Robert Sabonjian, who on Tuesday defeated the incumbent mayor of Waukegan

March 24, 2009

Al Sanchez, Former Streets And Sanitation Commissioner Under Daley, Found Guilty Of Fraud In Corruption Trial – Chicago

March 18, 2009

Chef Jose Garces returns to his Chicago roots for a haute homecoming

March 17, 2009

Hispanic leaders in Chicago have met with Democrat Roland Burris and say they support him despite outstanding questions about his appointment to the U.S. Senate by disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

March 11, 2009

Driving While Latino – In many communities across Chicagoland, Latino motorists are more likely to be stopped by police and more likely to have their vehicles searched than whites, a Chicago Reporter investigation has found

The trial of former Chicago Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Al Sanchez continues today. So far, it’s been a parade of current and former city employees. Several have been less than enthusiastic in their testimony.

Testimony in federal corruption trial details Mayor Richard Daley’s machine – Men say mayor’s brother, William Daley, and longtime top strategist Timothy Degnan helped form Hispanic Democratic Organization

March 6, 2009

The University of Illinois at Chicago says it’s closing a medical clinic geared for low-income women in a mostly Mexican neighborhood. But a community group is fighting to keep the facility open.

February 16, 2009

Lucio Guerrero: Blagojevich Spokesman Out Of A Job – former Chicago Sun-Times reporter

February 11, 2009

Cheap eats Pork patrol – Frontera Grill’s Rick Bayless gets spicy with snacks (and an unbeatable tres leches cake) in Pilsen, Chicago

January 26, 2009

Two Chicago Latinos that Helped Obama Be President – Rev. Wilfredo De Jesús y Vincent Casillas

December 15, 2008

U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez said he’s taken himself out of the running to fill the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.

December 9, 2008

The Immigrant Story That Wasn’t: Laid Off Republic Windows Employees Just Regular Working Stiffs – Esther Cepeda absolutely stunned that the peaceful sit in at the Republic Windows and Doors factory and warehouse has not been stuck in the ghetto of “immigrant story” by our local and national media.

December 8, 2008

U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez has made more than $420,000 on real estate deals – Many are done with campaign contributors

December 3, 2008

AeroMexico Launches Non-Stop Service Between Chicago and Morelia, Mexico on December 4