Yearly Archives: 2011
Getting to a Four Year College Through a Two Year College
By: Daniel Nardini My wife is at present attending a two year college. She discovered that many of the students at this two year college are going there in preparation… Read more
Giving Veterans a Life
By: Daniel Nardini When all of the flag waving has stopped, and all of the “thank yous” have ceased, the real nitty-gritty of trying to fit back into life in… Read more
The Architect of Arizona’s Immigration Law Gone!
By: Daniel Nardini The internal resistance against the State of Arizona’s extreme rightwing powers to be can now claim a major victory. Arizona State Senator, Russell Pearce—the architect of that… Read more
Studying Chinese in Cuba
By: Daniel Nardini An estimated 500 Cubans in Havana are studying Mandarin Chinese in the Confucius Institute in an effort to master the language. The Chinese government has Confucius institutes… Read more
Gearing up for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the time to give thanks and spend time with friends, family, and loved ones. Holiday favorites can have a place on the menu as part of the fun… Read more
Prepárarese para el Día de Acción de Gracias
Como su nombre lo dice, el Día de Acción de Gracias es el momento ideal para mostrar nuestro agradecimiento y compartir con los amigos, la familia y todos los seres… Read more
Cuts to Medicare ‘Disastrous for Illinois’
By: Ashmar Mandou This week, Latinos for a Secure Retirement and the Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans released a new report, The High Cost to Illinois of Raising the Medicare… Read more
Commissioner Edwin Reyes Hosts Veterans Job and Benefits Fair
Commissioner Edwin Reyes will host his third annual Veterans Job and Benefits Fair on Saturday, Nov. 12 at Logandale and Avondale School gym, 3212 W. George St, from 10am to… Read more
Neighborhoods Can Win Funding to Improve Local Athletic Fields
Athletic fields are the heart of Chicago’s neighborhoods, and now local groups have a chance to win the funds it takes to rebuild their neighborhood fields and reenergize their communities…. Read more
The Smithsonian Latino Center
By: Daniel Nardini In recognition of the role Latinos have and are playing in the United States, the Smithsonian Institution has created an education branch for Latinos (or anyone who… Read more »