Politics + Chicago Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 13, 2009
“El Gringo” Meddling Spurs Hispanic Revolt – Chicago politics
October 29, 2009
Hijo de activista Rudy Lozano ingresa a la política en Chicago
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 10, 2009
Joe Wilson’s lie is Carmen Velasquez’s truth
August 24, 2009
Mayor Alex Lopez talks soft, leads Chicago Heights
July 28, 2009
Chicago Mayor Daley appoints 57-year-old Cook County Commissioner Roberto Maldonado to replace Billy Ocasio as 26th Ward alderman
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.
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 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
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 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
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
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 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 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
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson will be named President-elect Barack Obama’s Commerce Secretary at a Chicago press conference
December 2, 2008
Anita Alvarez sworn in as Illinois state’s attorney – She is 1st woman and 1st Hispanic to hold top Cook County prosecutor’s post
November 19, 2008
El congresista Luis Gutiérrez (D-Ill) propondrá al Caucus Hispano del Congreso de los Estados Unidos que reclame al presidente electo Barack Obama una reforma migratoria inmediata.
November 18, 2008
Chicago’s Congressman Luis Gutierrez says he’s interested in Obama’s Senate seat
November 6, 2008
Anita Alvarez Thumps Peraica for Historic Win in Cook County, Illinois
Cook County State’s Attorney-elect Anita Alvarez Wants Tougher Gun Laws, More Latino Prosecutors
Anita Alvarez: playing the “Experience card” – Chicago politics
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
October 15, 2008
Group of Hispanic candidates to run against Cicero’s president and his allies in 2009 – Illinois
September 15, 2008
Alvarez doesn’t fit the mold – and that’s good – Anita Alvarez, the new Democratic nominee for Cook County state’s attorney
July 17, 2008
Ex-Clinton aide checked before joining Obama team – Patti Solis Doyle
June 24, 2008
DNC: McCain Holds Town Hall Meeting… In Private
June 23, 2008
Sen. Sandoval plays hardball well with Obama, McCain – Chicago
June 20, 2008
McCain Discusses Immigration With Hispanic Leaders in Chicago
June 11, 2008
Chicago lawyer is city’s new human resources commissioner – Homero Tristan
Area Hispanics to meet with McCain – Illinois
February 14, 2008
Hispanic Conference Addresses Latino Vote – Chicago
February 13, 2008
Varying levels of welcome for Mexican president – Chicago land
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 4, 2008
Chicago restaurateur-turned-mayor strives to improve life in Mexican town
Hispanic Vote Could Have Big Impact On Elections
November 14, 2007
Leader from Mayor Daley’s Hispanic political group sent to prison – John Resa – Chicago
August 23, 2007
Hispanic political group member pleads guilty – John Resa – Chicago
July 17, 2007
Waukegan stands by deportation decision
July 12, 2007
Power of purse meets power of immigration law in suburb – Waukegan, Illinois
July 2, 2007
Luis Gutierrez retirement sets up wide-open race — if he goes
June 21, 2007
English-Only Resolution Passes In Carpentersville – Illinois (40% Hispanic population)
April 13, 2007
Immigrant issue fuels nasty race in suburb – Chicago
April 11, 2007
Candidate: Flier is unfair to Hispanics – Aurora, Illinois
April 6, 2007
In Pilsen, 25th Ward contest straddled 2 generations – Chicago
March 29, 2007
Sanchez, HDO worker deny guilt on a sad day- Ex-Daley aide eager for trial, lawyer says – Chicago
March 25, 2007
Al Sanchez has smelled the coffee before – Chicago
March 18, 2007
I feel scared just to say “Hi” – In Carpentersville, the Hispanic community is growing — and some are worried about what they say are officials’ efforts to push them away – Illinois
February 13, 2007
U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez joins Daley bandwagon – Chicago
February 2, 2007
Joe Berrios named county Dem chief – Cook County, Illinois – Chicago
January 26, 2007
Did (Danny) Solis Sign It? In the 25th Ward it could all come down to who has the better handwriting analyst. – (what can you say about Chicago politics)
January 16, 2007
Hispanic, black battle for county party chief? – Cook County, Illinois
January 11, 2007
Cook County Democrats could pick first Hispanic party chief – Illinois – Joseph Berrios
January 7, 2007
Latino leaders, officials back Daley – Chicago
January 5, 2007
Voter drive to target Chicago’s Latinos
Did You Know? More than 100,000 Latinos in the Chicago area are eligible to vote but are not registered
December 13, 2006
How not to treat your guardian Angelo – Chicago – (Angelo Torres y Daley)
