People + Illinois 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
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.
October 29, 2009
Hijo de activista Rudy Lozano ingresa a la política en Chicago
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 7, 2009
Illinois GOP recruits minorities for longshot races – like Hispanic businessman Robert Enriquez for secretary of state
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
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.
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Monday announced the appointment of Dean Martinez as the state’s first Latino deputy governor in the state’s history.
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 19, 2008
Lake Forest couple walks illegal immigrant trail
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 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
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 20, 2008
Southern Illinois University Carbondale student hopes Fernando Treviño stays to recognize Latin American and Hispanic voices – (after chancellor is put on administrative leave)
March 18, 2008
New book spotlights the experiences of Mexicans in Chicago – entitled “In Mexican Chicago: Race, Identity, and Nation” by Gabriela Arredondo
March 9, 2008
Man was one of first Mexicans in Aurora – 106-year-old came here more than 80 years ago – 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
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 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
July 23, 2007
Arlington Park hosts Fiesta honoring Latino horse racers – Illinois
June 28, 2007
Marco Lopez has joined sponsorship consulting and event marketing agency Relay Worldwide as senior director of Hispanic marketing.
May 29, 2007
Trevino described as ‘inclusive, easygoing’ – Southern Illinois University chancellor
May 23, 2007
Did You Know? Fernando Treviño, 57, has been selected as new chancellor of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, another accolade in a long and diverse career.
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
