Latinas + Illinois Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

October 7, 2009

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

September 30, 2009

Call for Nominations – Mujeres Latinas creates new award to recognize community leadership

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

Mexican journalist Elena Poniatowska speaks in Chicago

August 12, 2009

Chicago Sun-Times Welcomes Esther J. Cepeda back

August 4, 2009

Latinas Who Lead the Way – NCLR’s “Serving, Leading & Inspiring: Latinas in Elected & Appointed Office” panel

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

June 24, 2009

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Nelly Aguilar, Esquire to the Special

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Veronica Arreola, Professional Feminist

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Dr. Ana Gil Garcia, Leveler of Educational Inequalities

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Cynthia LaBoy, Overcomer of all Obstacles

Chicago Latino List 2009 – Concepcion Rodriguez, Scare You Straight Caretaker of the Dead

June 19, 2009

Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez is the first sitting state’s attorney to lead the Chicago Bar association.

June 5, 2009

Empowerment through financial education for Latina women

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 9, 2008

Anita Alvarez names top deputies Cook County prosecutor selects 2 high-ranking insiders, campaign manager

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 20, 2008

Latinos vs. Latinas? It could be, says one politico – The leading (and only) Latina in the Illinois Senate seems to see some truth in such a statement. State Sen. Iris Martinez, a Chicago Democrat

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

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 21, 2008

An undocumented Mexican immigrant pleaded publicly Monday for a chance to stay in the country with her husband and six children, and sought to delay any action until after the next president takes office. – Chicago

October 17, 2008

Teresa Puente is the latest laid-off casualty at the Chicago Sun Times. She had been on the editorial board since October of 2007.

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

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Broadway’s Chicago welcomes back Mexican actress Bianca Marroquin to the role of merry murderess Roxie Hart beginning Sept. 15.

September 5, 2008

Castro daughter to speak at SIU-Carbondale – Alina Fernandez

August 14, 2008

Miss Hispanidad program extends beyond Elgin – Illinois

July 18, 2008

NP Communicator – Finding voces latinas – new blog Latina Voices

July 17, 2008

Ex-Clinton aide checked before joining Obama team – Patti Solis Doyle

June 19, 2008

ALERTA vice president resigns – Illinois

June 17, 2008

Chicago advertising veteran Gladys M. Arroyo named ad chief for The Doings

June 16, 2008

Rush-Copley uses grant to reach out – $150,000 from Avon:: Money for breast cancer education – Aurora, Illinois

June 5, 2008

Queer proms and immigrant stories: Local radio producer defies the conventional – Tania Unzueta in Chicago

May 8, 2008

Chicago’s Unique Program Makes Teachers Out of Moms – The Unique Teacher Education Model Uplifts Women of Color

April 30, 2008

13-year-old enjoys sharing her culture through Mexican dance

April 28, 2008

Marisa Alicea Named New Dean of DePaul University’s School for New Learning

Director of Chicago’s Latino Union gains respect of day laborers, groups formed to help them – Jessica Aranda

April 14, 2008

Teatro Luna paints unvarnished portrait of Latina life – all Latinas in Chicago

March 31, 2008

Latino rights icon Dolores Huerta to speak at Northern Illinois University next month

March 18, 2008

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

March 17, 2008

Solo Tu is by Latinas, about Latinas – Teatro Luna in Chicago

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 19, 2008

RIP Catalina Garcia – a Northern Illinois University student from Cicero, Illinois

Guard’s new director of operations is first female, Hispanic in role – Col. Alicia Tate-Nadeau in Illinois

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

Rosales wins spot on county board ballot – Champaign, Illinois

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

January 30, 2008

Iris Martinez faces well-connected rivals in state Senate re-election bid – Illinois politics

January 28, 2008

Church where illegal immigrant took sanctuary for a year to host another woman

November 14, 2007

Rita Moreno: Telling Her ‘Story’

October 30, 2007

My Name Is Earl’s Nadine Velazquez to be Honored at Latino Fashion Week – Chicago

October 15, 2007

LATINA Style Business Series Returns to Empower Latina Entrepreneurs in Chicago and Presents Adela Cepeda, President & CEO, AC Advisory, the ‘Latina Entrepreneur of the Year’

October 14, 2007

‘Cha-cha diva’ happy to be Latina role model – Jaslene Gonzalez

September 30, 2007

‘I didn’t want to live like that anymore’ – Young mom leaves danger, noise behind (ofLittle Village) – Chicago

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 10, 2007

Time Out Chicago: Store explorer: Laura Velazquez at Mestiza

June 5, 2007

Did You Know? Dolores Kunda is the 2007 Chicago Advertising Woman of the Year. Kunda, president and CEO of Lapiz, the Hispanic division of Leo Burnett, has more than 20 years of experience working with blue chip clients in the ad industry

May 29, 2007

Angela Perez Miller – Influential Hispanic leader, educator – Chicago

March 26, 2007

Chief of nonprofit group creates opportunities for Latina women – Chicago

March 25, 2007

One illegal immigrant battles in the public eye – Elvira Arellano

February 27, 2007

Hispanic clowns fill colorful niche – Waukegan, Illinois

February 12, 2007

Elizabeth Oritz takes on new position – DePaul University – Chicago, Illinois

Mexican fighting illegal immigration becomes a target – Rosanna Pulido – Illinois

January 31, 2007

Suburban doctor makes Hispanic influential 100 list – Chicago – Dr. Aida Giachello

January 28, 2007

Starting own company gave more family time – Chicago – Adela Cepeda

January 7, 2007

Circle of passion: Agent passes on potential of hope and unconditional love – Isabel Diaz in Oak Lawn, Illinois

January 3, 2007

Immigrant Mother’s Plight Deserves Sympathy – Elivira Arellano in Chicago

December 27, 2006

Latina victims of violence get help – Palatine, Illinois

December 22, 2006

Mexican mother organizes from inside Chicago church – Elvira Arellano