News (Noticias) for Illinois
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November 24, 2009
About 350 Latino underclassmen from 11 northwest suburban high schools explored the campus of Harper College, getting a sample of what their lives could be like if they pursue higher education. 8th annual Latino Summit
November 20, 2009
Radio Arte, a community, bilingual and youth-centered radio station owned by the National Museum of Mexican Art, is joining forces with Vocalo.org, founded by Chicago Public Radio, for a year-long collaboration.
November 18, 2009
Playboy Returns to Its Roots for New Year’s Eve 2010 With Pitbull at the Hilton
November 16, 2009
A Chicago City Council committee wants federal officials to halt deportation proceedings against immigrant students. – The Human Relations Committed on Friday approved a resolution urging the Department of Homeland Security to allow immigrant students to stay in the U.S. – Rigo Padilla
Hundreds of young people demonstrated on Friday inside city hall to ask for an end to the deporting of undocumented immigrants, in particular a young Mexican man attending the University of Illinois at Chicago. – Rigo Padilla
The Latino Breakfast Club and Chicago Hope Academy Bridge the Gap
November 13, 2009
Latino Fashion Week Delights a Fashionable Crowd in Chicago
“El Gringo” Meddling Spurs Hispanic Revolt – Chicago politics
Ill. Board of Education Chair Ruiz, State Senator Lightford & State Representative
Stop the deportation of Rigo Padilla
November 9, 2009
4 charged in lottery scam targeting elderly Hispanics in Chicago
Korean-Americans learn Spanish to help out at work – Business owners attempt to cool tension with Latino workers – Chicago
November 6, 2009
HACIA Cook County Board President Candidates’ Forum – Illinois
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
Mexican-born immigrant rights activist Jorge Mujica plans to challenge incumbent Rep. Dan Lipinski in next year’s Democratic primary for Illinois’ 3rd congressional district.
Latino Fashion Struts its Stuff – Fashion Week geared toward Latino design – Chicago
NLEI and NLU partner to meet Latino community’s specific educational needs – Illinois
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
A growing operation: New cheese factory ready for business – Nuestro Queso in Ilinois
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 26, 2009
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has appointed three people to the state’s Latino Family Commission – has never met since it was established in 2007 (?)
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 12, 2009
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signs law that highlights Hispanic history in public schools
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
Illinois GOP recruits minorities for longshot races – like Hispanic businessman Robert Enriquez for secretary of state
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 15, 2009
Viva Quad-Cities celebrates Hispanic culture – Illinois/Iowa
September 14, 2009
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate Latino Heritage Month in coming weeks with guest speakers, dancing, workshops, films, food and entertainment.
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
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn this week signed into law a new measure requiring that history courses across the state include references to the mass deportation of Mexicans from the United States back during the 1930s. (???)
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.”
Let undocumented youth reach their dreams – Illlinois commentary on the DREAM Act
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 11, 2009
Hispanos de Illinois aseguran que son víctimas de perfil racial
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 29, 2009
More than 70 top-performing Latino students from Lake County high schools participated in a recent regional debate. The students traveled from eight county high schools to debate issues like immigration during the Great Lakes Great Debate at DePauw University
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
DeVry University is the Leading Producer of Hispanic Computer Science Degree Graduates in California and Illinois
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
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez is the first sitting state’s attorney to lead the Chicago Bar association.
Famed Chicago Muralist Hector Duarte’s new work of art
Anita Alvarez and other Latinas discuss identity in Chicago
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