Community + Chicago Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
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 13, 2009
“El Gringo” Meddling Spurs Hispanic Revolt – Chicago politics
November 9, 2009
4 charged in lottery scam targeting elderly Hispanics in Chicago
November 4, 2009
Hispanics urged to make census count – Cities plan outreach to allay fears of government probing that could limit federal dollars – Chicago area
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
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
September 8, 2009
Chicago study shows swine flu sends more blacks, Hispanics to hospital
August 31, 2009
In the name of Dios: Mormon missionaries bring urban Hispanics, Catholics into the church
August 24, 2009
Mayor Alex Lopez talks soft, leads Chicago Heights
Mexico City bans plastic bags, so why can’t Chicago?
August 21, 2009
New Initiative to Improve Mental Health Among Chicago Latinos
August 11, 2009
A sea change for Waukegan Latinos
August 4, 2009
Pilsen mural vandalized says “Mexicans are racist.”
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
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
Ten who are making a big difference for us all – Chicago Latino List 2009
June 16, 2009
Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition Presents Third-Annual Vive tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!(TM) Event
May 7, 2009
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 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.
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.
November 19, 2008
Puertorriqueños de Chicago tienen un “pedacito de patria” en el Paseo Boricua
November 3, 2008
The Democratic and Republican candidates for Cook County state’s attorney delivered their closing arguments Sunday, visiting churches in high-crime Chicago neighborhoods to woo voters before Tuesday’s election. – Democrat Anita Alvarez
R.IP. – A Cuban native, Maria T. Ortiz-Alvarez immersed herself in Cuban-American and Hispanic charities in Chicago and helped many displaced and needy Hispanic families through her volunteer work.
October 23, 2008
A former general manager of Hoy (Julian Posada) bets on a new magazine for next-generation Chicago Latinos. – Café bills itself as a “Latino lifestyle magazine,” and the first issue came off the presses last week. It’s a free bimonthly that the founders hope will go monthly next spring.
October 15, 2008
Group of Hispanic candidates to run against Cicero’s president and his allies in 2009 – Illinois
October 2, 2008
Cicero’s Mexican Flag Controversy – Illinois
September 26, 2008
Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago to honor ministry in Hispanic community Immigration lawyer, teachers among award recipients
September 22, 2008
New Head-Start Facility Caters To Latinosin Chicago
September 8, 2008
New documentary focuses on historical role of Puerto Ricans in Chicago – Their journey was marked by constant struggle and displacement from gentrifying areas
August 20, 2008
Chicago’s Puerto Rican Story to Debut on WTTW11 – New local documentary chronicles the Puerto Rican experience in Chicago
August 17, 2008
Hispanic Chicago Fire fans say security firm is mistreating them – Sector Latino group says guards are harassing them and have used racial slurs; company has ties to star Cuauhtemoc Blanco
August 11, 2008
Consulate cautions Mexican nationals at O’Hare
August 9, 2008
El consulado mexicano en Chicago ha advertido a los ciudadanos mexicanos que tengan precaución a su llegada al aeropuerto internacional de O’Hare.
August 7, 2008
Chicago Heights Hispanic council hands out supplies during fair
August 6, 2008
Hispanic activists are accusing Chicago police of turning over suspected illegal immigrants to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency despite city and county bans on such activity.
August 5, 2008
El consulado general de México en Chicago se convirtió en julio en la representación consular con mayor producción de documentos en el mundo, se informó hoy.
August 3, 2008
Chicago Latino Music Festival gets ready to cover 6 centuries in city
July 30, 2008
Activists and several Chicago aldermen are investigating dozens of claims that city and county authorities violated immigrant rights, including federal immigration laws affecting jail inmates.
Inmigrantes, activistas y funcionarios electos participarán en una audiencia pública con el objetivo de asegurar que empleados municipales y la Policía de Chicago respeten las ordenanzas municipales que prohíben denunciar a inmigrantes indocumentados antes las autoridades de Inmigración.
July 15, 2008
Hispanic Business Expo – Chicago – Thursday, August 14th at Navy Pier
June 30, 2008
Did You Know? More than 1,000 miles from the Mexican border, Chicago is home to about 800,000 people of Hispanic origin, mostly Mexican.
Finding the Beat of Chicago’s Latino Quarter – (New York Times Travel Section)
June 19, 2008
Some upcoming events in Chicago
June 11, 2008
Area Hispanics to meet with McCain – Illinois
June 10, 2008
Fiesta Puertorriquenas in Chicago – 2008
June 5, 2008
Queer proms and immigrant stories: Local radio producer defies the conventional – Tania Unzueta in Chicago
May 20, 2008
New chamber caters to Hispanic businesses – Southland Hispanic Chamber – Chicago
May 1, 2008
Latino activists reach out to blacks with invitation to join immigration march – Chicago
March 20, 2008
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce honors law offices of Gil & Cruz
February 13, 2008
Latino parents decry state’s decision to scrap IMAGE exam – Chicago
January 2, 2008
Police get tougher on immigrants – Waukegan, Illinois
December 4, 2007
Lake County applies to federal immigration, deportation program – Illinois
November 25, 2007
Logan Square’s Latinos fight for a place in their community – Chicago – Logan Square had become too expensive
November 19, 2007
Waukegan immigrants wary of city effort to enforce federal law – Chicago area
November 4, 2007
Changing face of a neighborhood – Were Latinos left in the dark about thorium contamination? – West Chicago
Latinos need more bridges to success – in the southern suburbs of Chicago
October 10, 2007
Chicago holds first Latino/a LGBTQA conference
October 8, 2007
Cantu Center dedicated in Chicago
September 17, 2007
Thousands flock to Chicago’s West Side to honor Mexican independence and to foster cultural pride in a new generation
September 9, 2007
Chicago Latin@s building communities of resistance
August 10, 2007
Time Out Chicago: Store explorer: Laura Velazquez at Mestiza
July 27, 2007
Anti-gang efforts got notice, results – Hiram Grau – Chicago
April 26, 2007
Chicago Club wants to fill void migration to U.S. creates
April 25, 2007
Chicago Community Housing Fair Helps Latino Families Buy and Keep Their Homes
April 2, 2007
Young singles, Hispanics help city avoid shrinking feeling – Chicago
March 27, 2007
Top Non-Profit to Recognize Jesse H. Ruiz and Michael P. Mulqueen for Their Outstanding Contributions to Developing Opportunities for Illinois Most Vulnerable at the El Valor 2007 Don Quixote Dinner
March 13, 2007
Verizon Wireless to Sponsor Hispanic Events at the Aragon Ballroom
March 8, 2007
Latino influx, contributions discussed – Latino Suburban Roundtable in Chicago
February 27, 2007
Latinos protest mistreatment by police – Waukegan, Illinois
February 25, 2007
Chrysler Financial and Univision Chicago Host Financial Lifeskills Train the Trainer Sessions for Hispanic Community Non-Profit Organizations
February 22, 2007
Latino, black activists form coalition – Chicago
January 29, 2007
Hispanics in U.S. feel pull of the suburbs – Chicago
January 25, 2007
As poor families migrate, can aid keep up? – Chicago
January 24, 2007
Housing watchdog group say Chicago’s pricing minorities out of city
January 22, 2007
Abused Latino tenants find a voice – Chicago
December 13, 2006
Latino community rallies around family – Illinois
