People + Chicago Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

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

November 13, 2009

Stop the deportation of Rigo Padilla

October 29, 2009

Hijo de activista Rudy Lozano ingresa a la política en Chicago

October 5, 2009

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).

September 1, 2009

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

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

August 20, 2009

Rick Bayless: Chicago’s Top “Mexican” Chef

August 12, 2009

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

July 28, 2009

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

June 24, 2009

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

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Roberto Cornelio, Large Business Incubator

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Jose Oliva, Restaurant Worker Sentinel

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

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

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

June 19, 2009

Famed Chicago Muralist Hector Duarte’s new work of art

June 6, 2009

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

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.

March 18, 2009

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

February 16, 2009

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

January 26, 2009

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

December 3, 2008

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson will be named President-elect Barack Obama’s Commerce Secretary at a Chicago press conference

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 7, 2008

Tony Martinez, WSNS-44’s executive producer, was promoted to news director

September 26, 2008

Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago to honor ministry in Hispanic community Immigration lawyer, teachers among award recipients

September 23, 2008

The Chicago Bears’ Roberto Garza one of 19 Latinos in NFL

August 28, 2008

Relatives of illegal immigrant who was in coma at UIC Medical Center seek review of his death – Chicago

August 20, 2008

A Chicago hospital is preparing to send a 30-year-old patient back to Mexico. Francisco Pantaleon, who is in this country illegally, had a brain hemorrhage last month and is in a coma at the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago.

August 17, 2008

Chicago Tribune lays off 3 Hispanic Journalists – Mark Hinojosa, Ray Quintanilla y Michael Martinez

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 14, 2008

The Adler Planetarium’s star: Dr. Jose Francisco Salgado

White Sox star pitches in to cure childhood diabetes – Javier Vázquez

August 12, 2008

Chris Peña is leaving Miami to become assistant news director at WMAQ, NBC’s O&O in Chicago.

July 27, 2008

Cuauhtemoc Blanco is the MVP of MLS All-Star game

July 23, 2008

Journalists Of Color To Gather At UNITY – Chicago

June 23, 2008

Sen. Sandoval plays hardball well with Obama, McCain – Chicago

June 17, 2008

The Ñ Beat: “Reflections Of Ourselves” – Chicago

Cuauhtemoc Blanco has been a blessing for Fire – Chicago

June 11, 2008

Chicago lawyer is city’s new human resources commissioner – Homero Tristan

June 10, 2008

Mexican national team keeper Sanchez arrested for refusing to leave Chicago hotel

May 15, 2008

Latino leadership at Harper College – Chicago area

George de Lama steps down as Chicago Tribune managing editor for news

April 4, 2008

New Film Las Dos Caras de Jano, Starring Modesto Lacén Is Selected to Premiere at the 24th Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival – Lead Actor Modesto Lacén Will Be Appearing at the Premiere

March 18, 2008

New book spotlights the experiences of Mexicans in Chicago – entitled “In Mexican Chicago: Race, Identity, and Nation” by Gabriela Arredondo

March 5, 2008

Latina surgeon has humanistic touch – Native of Puerto Rico takes a career path less traveled in the medical profession – Dr. Jane Mendez in Chicago

LNA Principal (Elena del Valle) to Speak About Hispanic Media at CASE Chicago Conference

February 12, 2008

Mexican President Felipe Calderon arrives in Chicago

February 7, 2008

Anita Alvarez revels in upset – Democratic nominee in Cook County state’s attorney race says she wants to change the office’s ‘good ol’ boy mentality’

February 6, 2008

Anita Alvarez calls it an election win for Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney – Chicago, Illinois

January 15, 2008

Antonio Mora leaving Channel 2 to become CBS Miami TV station’s chief anchor

January 4, 2008

Chicago restaurateur-turned-mayor strives to improve life in Mexican town

December 10, 2007

Hispanic Marine ‘doing something great’

November 30, 2007

Unlikely hero of Mexican Revolution – Chicago professor’s work has preserved and elevated country’s historical legacy – Friedrich Katz

November 14, 2007

Leader from Mayor Daley’s Hispanic political group sent to prison – John Resa – Chicago

September 23, 2007

Chicago artist with Hispanic roots hopes to inspire – Carlos Jimenez

September 18, 2007

Isai Madriz – Philanthropist | 25 | Aurora – Illinois

September 12, 2007

White Sox extend manager Ozzie Guillen’s contract

September 11, 2007

Man drank 24 beers before crash that killed sheriff’s official, prosecutors say – (Minerva Santiago was Cook County’s first Hispanic woman to be promoted to sergeant & the first Hispanic female superintendent – RIP) – Illinois

August 23, 2007

CSA Group Appoints Anthony M. Caballero to Head the Development of Their Chicago Operation

August 22, 2007

Book Review – Papi Chulo: A Legend, A Novel and the Puerto Rican Identity

July 27, 2007

Anti-gang efforts got notice, results – Hiram Grau – Chicago

June 28, 2007

Marco Lopez has joined sponsorship consulting and event marketing agency Relay Worldwide as senior director of Hispanic marketing.

May 14, 2007

Rick Bayless Credited With Transforming Mexican Food – His Frontera Grill Just Won James Beard Award – 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

February 5, 2007

Head Of Chicagos’ Mexican Consulate To Step Down

February 2, 2007

Roberto Garza, amid hype, doesn’t forget his roots

January 31, 2007

Roberto Garza runs with his role as football ambassador to Hispanic fans – (of da Bears)

January 11, 2007

Cook County Democrats could pick first Hispanic party chief – Illinois – Joseph Berrios

January 3, 2007

Gov. Blagojevich names Illinois business leader Juan Ochoa as new CEO of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority

December 8, 2006

Roberto Garza Gets Message Out to Hispanics – of da Bears – Chicago, Illinois