Tomás\' Picks + Illinois Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 16, 2009
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
“El Gringo” Meddling Spurs Hispanic Revolt – Chicago politics
Stop the deportation of Rigo Padilla
October 2, 2009
For a decade, the Luna Negra dance troupe has poured their blood, sweat and tears into their art. – Chicago
September 28, 2009
Latino lifestyle mag celebrates first birthday – Cafe – (congrats, I really like this pub)
September 24, 2009
Dreaming of a future – Chicago Dream Act rallies and a video
September 19, 2009
Xoco’s Unexpected Delights – Restaurant review – Rick Bayless’ new place in Chicago – (made me hungry)
September 10, 2009
Joe Wilson’s lie is Carmen Velasquez’s truth
September 1, 2009
Slideshow: Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival
August 24, 2009
Mayor Alex Lopez talks soft, leads Chicago Heights
August 20, 2009
Rick Bayless: Chicago’s Top “Mexican” Chef
August 11, 2009
A sea change for Waukegan Latinos
August 4, 2009
Let undocumented youth reach their dreams – Illlinois commentary on the DREAM Act
Latinas Who Lead the Way – NCLR’s “Serving, Leading & Inspiring: Latinas in Elected & Appointed Office” panel
July 27, 2009
Dispelling the Hispanic Chicago Pilsen Myth: We’re – GASP! – everywhere
July 23, 2009
Latino Expo offers free health info and job fair in Chicago this weekend
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 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 19, 2009
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez is the first sitting state’s attorney to lead the Chicago Bar association.
Famed Chicago Muralist Hector Duarte’s new work of art
June 16, 2009
Latino authors and illustrators honored for outstanding works in children’s literature – Recipients of prestigious Pura Belpré Medal accept awards, sign winning books
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
March 16, 2009
The Future of Illinois: Our English Language Learners
February 11, 2009
Cheap eats Pork patrol – Frontera Grill’s Rick Bayless gets spicy with snacks (and an unbeatable tres leches cake) in Pilsen, Chicago
January 26, 2009
Two Chicago Latinos that Helped Obama Be President – Rev. Wilfredo De Jesús y Vincent Casillas
December 9, 2008
The Immigrant Story That Wasn’t: Laid Off Republic Windows Employees Just Regular Working Stiffs – Esther Cepeda absolutely stunned that the peaceful sit in at the Republic Windows and Doors factory and warehouse has not been stuck in the ghetto of “immigrant story” by our local and national media.
December 5, 2008
Nearly 1,000 attended the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus conference in Rosemont Thursday.
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 6, 2008
Anita Alvarez Thumps Peraica for Historic Win in Cook County, Illinois
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 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.
September 29, 2008
Luna Negra beautifully revives a masterpiece – “There Is a Time,” the rarely seen choreographic masterpiece that was created in 1956 by the Mexican-born, American-based modern dance pioneer Jose Limon.
September 23, 2008
The Chicago Bears’ Roberto Garza one of 19 Latinos in NFL
September 11, 2008
Camp helps kids cope with diabetes – A vast majority– 70 percent — of the campers are Latino – Illinois
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Nordstrom is partnering with Latino Art Beat, a Chicago-based nonprofit arts organization, to feature art from their “What Hispanic Heritage and Culture Means to Me” competition at Nordstrom stores and online
September 8, 2008
New documentary focuses on historical role of Puerto Ricans in Chicago – Their journey was marked by constant struggle and displacement from gentrifying areas
New Center for Latino Mental Health at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Addresses Growing Need for Psychology in the Service of Latino Communities
August 20, 2008
Chicago’s Puerto Rican Story to Debut on WTTW11 – New local documentary chronicles the Puerto Rican experience in Chicago
August 4, 2008
Nuevo Latino cuisine goes formal in Chicago
July 27, 2008
Cuauhtemoc Blanco is the MVP of MLS All-Star game
June 30, 2008
Finding the Beat of Chicago’s Latino Quarter – (New York Times Travel Section)
June 19, 2008
Lake Forest couple walks illegal immigrant trail
June 17, 2008
Cuauhtemoc Blanco has been a blessing for Fire – Chicago
June 16, 2008
Rush-Copley uses grant to reach out – $150,000 from Avon:: Money for breast cancer education – Aurora, Illinois
May 15, 2008
State program helped janitor become teacher – Daniel Silva 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
Cooking with love – Traditional cuisine stirs up memories in the Chicago-area homes of Mexican-Americans
April 25, 2008
Latino art fair to run – Chicago ARTEahora
April 14, 2008
Teatro Luna paints unvarnished portrait of Latina life – all Latinas in Chicago
April 13, 2008
Latino issues go beyond immigration, report says – Education tops agenda, with health care, housing also priorities
April 7, 2008
Jackson, Latino activists hope to form ‘black-brown coalition’ – Chicago
April 2, 2008
Latino show speaks with several voices – Con Safos: Contemporary Chicano Art From the Joe A. Diaz Collection at the National Museum of Mexican Art – Chicago
March 18, 2008
Luna Negra concert shatters stereotypes
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
Many tastes of Mexico – Goods for U.S. Hispanic kitchens showcased at International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago
February 28, 2008
Voices for the voiceless: Young Latinos are speaking out on air – Radio Arte in Pilsen, Chicago
February 6, 2008
Anita Alvarez calls it an election win for Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney – Chicago, Illinois
February 5, 2008
Latino youth activism commended – Puerto Rico’s struggle for self-determination depends on young people getting involved in the movement, a Chicago high school teacher believes.
January 31, 2008
A Latin American plaza springs up in Chicago – at The Old Town School of Folk Music
January 30, 2008
Good health goes bilingual – Hospitals have moved beyond simple translation services to offer outreach programs to Spanish-speaking residents – Illinois
January 15, 2008
Antonio Mora leaving Channel 2 to become CBS Miami TV station’s chief anchor
January 3, 2008
Dual-language program has success–and limits – Elgin, Illinois
December 31, 2007
Blanco heightens MLS profile in Mexico
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 25, 2007
Logan Square’s Latinos fight for a place in their community – Chicago – Logan Square had become too expensive
November 14, 2007
Hispanic group seeks to raise $100M, open 15 new charter schools – Chicago
October 21, 2007
Breaking hospital language barriers – Interpreters help patients, doctors discuss health care – Chicago
October 15, 2007
Mexican film wins Chicago fest’s top prize – Carlos Reygadas’ “Silent Light”
October 4, 2007
Goodman Theatre Premieres Eduardo Machado’s The Cook – Chicago
September 30, 2007
‘Saint Death’ comes to Chicago – Some Mexicans put their faith in the skeletal icon Santa Muerte. But Catholic clergy say their belief in the icon should die.
‘I didn’t want to live like that anymore’ – Young mom leaves danger, noise behind (ofLittle Village) – Chicago
September 25, 2007
Mexican cheese sold in Georgia (+Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Texas) recalled – Queso Cincho de Guerrero
September 19, 2007
WLEY 107.9 FM & Spanish Broadcasting System Delivers Corvette – (looks like SBS cleaned up thier little PR mess)
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 20, 2007
Spanish needs worry some teachers – Waukegan
August 13, 2007
Though CUAUHTEMOC BLANCO isn’t a pop-culture deity like David Beckham, he’s a star who’s making his mark in Chicago
July 12, 2007
Power of purse meets power of immigration law in suburb – Waukegan, Illinois
July 10, 2007
Chicago – In 5th-largest Hispanic market, media chances aplenty as swelling population not fully tapped
July 2, 2007
Mexican artists thinking outside borders – Two new exhibits beg the question: Is the art of Mexico losing its soul?
June 28, 2007
Hispanic needs key to study – McLean County, Illinois (Bloomington-Normal)
May 29, 2007
Latino teens take to rugby – Chicago area
May 22, 2007
Hispanic restaurateur true to his Jewish faith – La Casa de Isaac in Highland Park, Illinois
May 14, 2007
Rick Bayless Credited With Transforming Mexican Food – His Frontera Grill Just Won James Beard Award – Chicago
May 1, 2007
Chicago: Armed Government Raid in Heart of Mexican Community
April 30, 2007
Mini Lucha Libres wow kids at library – Waukegan, Illinois
April 26, 2007
Chicago Club wants to fill void migration to U.S. creates
April 25, 2007
Spanish DVD helps newly arrived find day care options; other topics planned – Illinois
April 13, 2007
23rd Chicago Latino Film Festival lets the dogs out
April 6, 2007
In Pilsen, 25th Ward contest straddled 2 generations – Chicago
April 3, 2007
Excited Fire signs Mexican star Blanco – Chicago
March 25, 2007
One illegal immigrant battles in the public eye – Elvira Arellano
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
March 12, 2007
Local group seeks bilingual foster homes, families – Illinois
February 27, 2007
Hispanic clowns fill colorful niche – Waukegan, Illinois
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 25, 2007
Mayan textile show a triple treat – ‘Arte Textil Maya’ a stunner at Mexican museum – Chicago
January 11, 2007
Armadillos really are marching north (A little OT, I know, but they are now showing up in Illinois and it turns out they are migrants from Mexico.)
December 21, 2006
Mexican candy store offers sweet memories of childhood – Dulcelandia – Chicago
December 15, 2006
Superintendent Apologizes For Schools Spanish Ban – Mount Prospect, Illinois
December 13, 2006
Aid for immigrants proposed – Illinois – State panels suggest `welcome centers,’ language programs
