Blogante News + Illinois Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 24, 2009
About 350 Latino underclassmen from 11 northwest suburban high schools explored the campus of Harper College, getting a sample of what their lives could be like if they pursue higher education. 8th annual Latino Summit
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 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
November 13, 2009
Latino Fashion Week Delights a Fashionable Crowd in Chicago
Ill. Board of Education Chair Ruiz, State Senator Lightford & State Representative
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
Mexican-born immigrant rights activist Jorge Mujica plans to challenge incumbent Rep. Dan Lipinski in next year’s Democratic primary for Illinois’ 3rd congressional district.
Latino Fashion Struts its Stuff – Fashion Week geared toward Latino design – Chicago
NLEI and NLU partner to meet Latino community’s specific educational needs – Illinois
Chicago Ethnic Media Question U.S. Census Officials
October 29, 2009
Hijo de activista Rudy Lozano ingresa a la política en Chicago
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 26, 2009
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has appointed three people to the state’s Latino Family Commission – has never met since it was established in 2007 (?)
October 23, 2009
PASEO BORICUA PROMOTES A FUN AND SAFE HALLOWEEN IN THE COMMUNITY ALONG DIVISION STREET IN HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
October 9, 2009
Un hispano fue acusado hoy de haber colocado bombas falsas en las afueras de un teatro del centro de Chicago, lo que obligó a evacuar al público y a varios edificios a la redonda por el temor a una explosión.
October 7, 2009
Illinois GOP recruits minorities for longshot races – like Hispanic businessman Robert Enriquez for secretary of state
October 5, 2009
Sandra Cisneros’ ofrenda to her parents on exhibit in Chicago
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).
LatiNU brings students closer with Latin culture – Northwestern University
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
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
Latino culture put on display through artwork at Columbia, Chicago State University
September 17, 2009
Chicago Bulls Double Down On Spanish-Language Market – Will wear ‘Los Bulls’ jerseys, broadcast 21 games on Spanish radio
September 15, 2009
Viva Quad-Cities celebrates Hispanic culture – Illinois/Iowa
September 14, 2009
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate Latino Heritage Month in coming weeks with guest speakers, dancing, workshops, films, food and entertainment.
August 24, 2009
Mexico City bans plastic bags, so why can’t Chicago?
August 21, 2009
New Initiative to Improve Mental Health Among Chicago 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 14, 2009
National Council of La Raza’s 2009 Latino Expo USA Offers Chicago Families Resources for Tough Times, Plus Free Family Entertainment
June 29, 2009
More than 70 top-performing Latino students from Lake County high schools participated in a recent regional debate. The students traveled from eight county high schools to debate issues like immigration during the Great Lakes Great Debate at DePauw University
June 24, 2009
Chicago Latino List 2009 – Matthew Montez, De-myth-ifier of the Path to College
Chicago Latino List 2009 – Nelly Aguilar, Esquire to the Special
Chicago Latino List 2009 – Roberto Cornelio, Large Business Incubator
Chicago Latino List 2009 – Veronica Arreola, Professional Feminist
Chicago Latino List 2009 – Jose Oliva, Restaurant Worker Sentinel
Chicago Latino List 2009 – Dr. Ana Gil Garcia, Leveler of Educational Inequalities
Chicago Latino List 2009 – John Viramontes, Voice to the Voiceless
Chicago Latino List 2009 – Antonio Martinez Jr., Charmer of Benefactors
Chicago Latino List 2009 – Cynthia LaBoy, Overcomer of all Obstacles
Chicago Latino List 2009 – Concepcion Rodriguez, Scare You Straight Caretaker of the Dead
DeVry University is the Leading Producer of Hispanic Computer Science Degree Graduates in California and Illinois
June 16, 2009
Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition Presents Third-Annual Vive tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!(TM) Event
June 5, 2009
Empowerment through financial education for Latina women
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
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
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 9, 2008
Anita Alvarez names top deputies Cook County prosecutor selects 2 high-ranking insiders, campaign manager
December 5, 2008
Latino caucus features advice from nearly 100 panelists – Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus
December 3, 2008
El cubanoamericano Dean Martínez se convirtió este martes en el primer hispano vicegobernador de Illinois, a cargo del desarrollo económico del estado, infraestructura, regulaciones comerciales y medio ambiente.
December 2, 2008
DePaul Partnership With Puerto Rican Cultural Center Wins Top Prize of $15,000 From Illinois Campus Compact
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 12, 2008
Una elaborada exposición que recopila arte azteca de 10 museos mexicanos _con piezas que nunca antes habían salido de México muestra fragmentos de un mundo que fue destruido para siempre el 31 de agosto de 1521. – Chicago
November 6, 2008
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 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
Group of Hispanic candidates to run against Cicero’s president and his allies in 2009 – Illinois
October 6, 2008
Hispanic University of Illinois students’ families get a taste of life on campus
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 15, 2008
Alvarez doesn’t fit the mold – and that’s good – Anita Alvarez, the new Democratic nominee for Cook County state’s attorney
September 11, 2008
Proficiency rates rose dramatically for African-American and Hispanic students on the Prairie State Achievement Exams taken in April — a sign that a new system of supports for students may be working. – 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
September 5, 2008
Castro daughter to speak at SIU-Carbondale – Alina Fernandez
August 17, 2008
Elgin fest celebrates all things Puerto Rican – Illinois
August 14, 2008
The Adler Planetarium’s star: Dr. Jose Francisco Salgado
White Sox star pitches in to cure childhood diabetes – Javier Vázquez
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
August 6, 2008
The Latino Theater Festival Throws a ‘Blood Wedding’ – Chicago
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.
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 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
Strong American Schools :: National Council of La Raza President and CEO Janet Murguia to Address Thousands of Journalists During UNITY Conference: Join the Movement to Fix Our Nation’s Failing Schools
July 22, 2008
Illinois Rep. Foster travels to U.S.-Mexico border
July 21, 2008
State budget cuts affecting minority graduate students – Illinois
July 18, 2008
NP Communicator – Finding voces latinas – new blog Latina Voices
July 16, 2008
Elgin Hispanic outreach program loses funding – Illinois
June 29, 2008
Illinois’ Bureau and Putnam Counties feel impact of Hispanic immigrants
June 19, 2008
Some upcoming events in Chicago
June 12, 2008
ASPIRA Enriches Latino Youth – Illinois
June 11, 2008
Chicago lawyer is city’s new human resources commissioner – Homero Tristan
June 10, 2008
Fiesta Puertorriquenas in Chicago – 2008
College of Lake County expands program for Hispanic kids – Illinois
May 22, 2008
Hispanics bracing themselves for more ICE raids – Quad-Cities, Iowa/Illinois
May 21, 2008
Journey from Humboldt Park to Guthrie Park – Edwin Ruiz named Riverside’s police officer of the year – Chicago area
May 15, 2008
Latino leadership at Harper College – Chicago area
May 6, 2008
2010: THE YEAR OF MÉXICO IN CHICAGO
April 28, 2008
Marisa Alicea Named New Dean of DePaul University’s School for New Learning
April 21, 2008
Chicano art up close – Con Safos – (the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago)
March 31, 2008
Latino rights icon Dolores Huerta to speak at Northern Illinois University next month
Illinois Black and Hispanic Higher Ed Alliance Provides for Collaboration
March 18, 2008
Luna Negra builds its audience, then feeds it – Chicago
March 11, 2008
Think Progress » Anti-Immigrant Zealots Lose Hastert’s Seat For Conservatives – Illinois
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
February 20, 2008
Spicing up Mexican hot cocoa
February 18, 2008
New deacons reflect ethnic changes – Hispanic congregants grow in Catholic Church – Chicago
February 13, 2008
Latino parents decry state’s decision to scrap IMAGE exam – Chicago
February 12, 2008
Mexican President Felipe Calderon arrives in Chicago
February 7, 2008
2009 NCLR Annual Conference Moved to Chicago
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’
January 30, 2008
Iris Martinez faces well-connected rivals in state Senate re-election bid – Illinois politics
January 23, 2008
White Sox sign Dominican pitcher, Cuban outfielder
Elgin tries to crack down on illegal immigrants – Illinois
January 16, 2008
New ham arrives in Chicago – Just arrived! A prized Spanish ham. What makes it unique? Acorns.
December 13, 2007
Poll Shows Illinois Latinos Widely Support School Choice Programs
December 11, 2007
21 Arrested in NW Suburbs In Immigration Bust – Chicago
November 28, 2007
Reaching Out To Hispanics in Central Illinois
November 19, 2007
Waukegan immigrants wary of city effort to enforce federal law – Chicago area
November 4, 2007
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 29, 2007
Chicago Latino Fashion Week: October 29 – November 4, 2007
