Community + Illinois 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 6, 2009
HACIA Cook County Board President Candidates’ Forum – Illinois
November 4, 2009
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
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 15, 2009
Viva Quad-Cities celebrates Hispanic culture – Illinois/Iowa
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
July 11, 2009
Hispanos de Illinois aseguran que son víctimas de perfil racial
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.
December 18, 2008
Joliet Latinos urged to apply for seats on District 86 school board – Community activists seeking to increase Latino influence on public bodies
December 12, 2008
McHenry County’s booming non-English-speaking population has triggered changes in emergency agencies’ ways. More bilingual officers than ever are being staffed at area departments, and officials are being trained to use translation services and action plans in situations that involve members of the growing demographic. – Illinois
December 10, 2008
A group of Latino leaders on Tuesday marched to Joliet City Hall to protest what they called a stunning and shocking decision by the City Council to cut funding for social-service agencies.
December 5, 2008
Latino caucus features advice from nearly 100 panelists – Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus
December 2, 2008
Rising Warren County Hispanic population increases need for translators – Illinois
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 21, 2008
Local radio show reaches out to area’s Spanish-speaking audience – The source is “Radio Latina,” which is broadcast Wednesday at noon on WESN 88.1 FM, Illinois Wesleyan University’s student-run radio station.
October 15, 2008
About 40 people attended an organizational meeting Tuesday of the Greater Quad-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
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 16, 2008
Aurora man intends to organize Mexican Independence celebration Despite having a nearly 40 percent Hispanic population, most of which is Mexican – Illinois
September 8, 2008
The Moraine Township Board of Trustees has adopted guidelines describing the mission and purpose of its new Citizen Latino Advisory Committee. – Illinois
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
Elgin fest celebrates all things Puerto Rican – Illinois
August 14, 2008
Miss Hispanidad program extends beyond Elgin – Illinois
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
Flor y Canto: Celebrating Latino Poetry in San Francisco
The minority population of Kendall County grew from nearly 11% in 2000 to almost 25% in 2007, the largest increase of any county in Illinois
The minority population of Kendall County grew from nearly 11% in 2000 to almost 25% in 2007, the largest increase of any county in Illinois
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.
School administrators brush up on their Spanish – Superintendent Phyllis Wilson said. “Nearly 50 percent of our student population is Hispanic. We have many parents who do not read or speak English.” – Joliet, Illinois
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 28, 2008
Civil rights groups delivered a letter to Governor Rod Blagojevich, asking him to issue an executive order to stop the so-called “consent searches.” When the Illinois State Police conduct routine traffic stops, Latino drivers are twice as likely as whites to have their cars searched.
July 24, 2008
New fair acts aim to draw more Latinos – DuPage County Fair – Illinois
July 23, 2008
As families toil in fields, migrant children hit books in Rantoul – Illinois
July 16, 2008
Elgin Hispanic outreach program loses funding – Illinois
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 29, 2008
Illinois’ Bureau and Putnam Counties feel impact of Hispanic immigrants
June 19, 2008
Some upcoming events in Chicago
Police, consulate reach out to area Hispanics – Lake Zurich, Illinois
ALERTA vice president resigns – Illinois
June 16, 2008
Rush-Copley uses grant to reach out – $150,000 from Avon:: Money for breast cancer education – Aurora, Illinois
June 12, 2008
ASPIRA Enriches Latino Youth – Illinois
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 27, 2008
Hispanic population grows on East Bluff – Peoria, Illinois
May 22, 2008
Hispanics bracing themselves for more ICE raids – Quad-Cities, Iowa/Illinois
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
March 13, 2008
Rantoul sets aside funds to serve Latinos – Illinois
March 9, 2008
Mexico could become year-round Rockford airport destination – Illinois
February 13, 2008
Latino parents decry state’s decision to scrap IMAGE exam – Chicago
February 6, 2008
Rosales wins spot on county board ballot – Champaign, Illinois
February 4, 2008
Blood drive reaches out to Hispanics – Illinois
January 28, 2008
Moline explains school plan in Spanish – Illinois
January 2, 2008
Police get tougher on immigrants – Waukegan, Illinois
December 4, 2007
Lake County applies to federal immigration, deportation program – Illinois
November 28, 2007
Reaching Out To Hispanics in Central 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
Ministers step into the fray over newspaper’s Spanish page – Warrenville, Illinios
October 10, 2007
Chicago holds first Latino/a LGBTQA conference
October 8, 2007
Cantu Center dedicated in Chicago
September 26, 2007
Police Chief, Mayor Absent from Meeting with Hispanic Community – Rockford, Illinois
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 30, 2007
Murder of Street Vendor Prompts City Meeting with Hispanic Community – Rockford, Illinois
July 27, 2007
Anti-gang efforts got notice, results – Hiram Grau – Chicago
May 7, 2007
Dixon celebrates Hispanic heritage with first-ever fest – Illinois
May 2, 2007
Mexican residents endure long line for ID cards – Rockford, Illinois
April 26, 2007
Chicago Club wants to fill void migration to U.S. creates
Mexican Consulate visits Rockford – Illinois
April 25, 2007
Chicago Community Housing Fair Helps Latino Families Buy and Keep Their Homes
April 22, 2007
Suburbs Hispanics feeling unwelcome after election – Carpentersville, Illinois
April 18, 2007
Elgin library gets first Hispanic board member – Illinois
April 16, 2007
Latino convention, expo coming to Elgin – Illinois
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 12, 2007
Local group seeks bilingual foster homes, families – Illinois
March 8, 2007
Latino influx, contributions discussed – Latino Suburban Roundtable in Chicago
February 28, 2007
Centro marks 35-year anniversary – Elgin, Illinois
February 27, 2007
Latinos protest mistreatment by police – Waukegan, Illinois
February 25, 2007
Workshop pushes immigration reform – Moline, Illinois
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
February 16, 2007
La Voz Latina changing image – Rockford, Illinois
February 13, 2007
Latinos to go door-to-door against gangs – Aurora, Illinois
February 12, 2007
Hispanic and Latino parents express frustration at East St. Louis District 189s bus system
February 7, 2007
Conexion Comunidad – Renovated facility hosts variety of events, with focus on diabetes – DeKalb, Illinois
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
