Monthly Archives: November 2012
Will the Powers That Be Restrict the Internet?
By: Daniel Nardini The U.S. government is sending a 100 member delegation to the United Nations International Telecommunication Union convention to be held December 3-14, in Dubai. Why such a… Read more
Cicero Adopta Proyecto que Apoya la Licencia para Inmigrantes Indocumentados
La Junta del Municipio de Cicero aprobó unánimemente una resolución concediendo licencias de conducir a inmigrantes indocumentados. El Presidente Larry Dominick dijo que hay un estimado de 250,000 inmigrantes indocumentados… Read more
From Pilsen to Matsumoto: Students head to Japan to showcase musical talent
Eighteen talented Chicago youngsters, all students in Merit School of Music’s Suzuki-Alegre Strings program, will pack their suitcases and string instruments for the trip of a lifetime to Matsumoto, Japan,… Read more
On Retroactive Criminal Records
By: Daniel Nardini A Florida resident named Gabriel Hernandez, who was busted in 2001 for selling LSD, was threatened with deportation for this crime committed almost 12 years ago. Hernandez… Read more
Estimado Autor Javier Cercas en Conversación
El Instituto Cervantes da la bienvenida al novelista español, Javier Cercas, al Auditorio del Instituto Cervantes, el martes, 4 de diciembre para una sesión de debate. Cercas es un celebrado… Read more
Cicero Unveils Statue Honoring Blackhawk Bobby Hull
Town President Larry Dominick and members of the Town Board joined representatives of the Blackhawks, Wirtz Beverage Illinois and about 600 residents to unveil a statue commissioned to honor hockey… Read more
La Herencia Hispana Escondida de Estados Unidos
Por: Miguel Pérez Autor y Fundador de Hidden Hispanic Heritage ¿Quiénes vinieron primero, los conquistadores españoles o los colonos británicos? ¿Jameston o San Agustín? ¿El idioma español o el inglés?… Read more
Citizen Musician Call to Action: Bring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to Your School
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra announces an essay contest in honor of the new Chicago Public Schools Arts Plan. Students, staff, parents and residents in the neighborhoods of CPS schools are… Read more
Defensores Llenan las Calles en Protesta por las Condiciones de Asilos de Ancianos
A pesar de amasar considerables ganancias, los propietarios de asilos de ancianos de Illinois sistemáticamente dejan de invertir adecuadamente en las necesidades de los residentes confiados a su cuidado, de… Read more
Who Will Pay for the Great Recession?
By: Daniel Nardini We live in its shadow. Tens of millions of Americans are still very much affected by it. The politicians in Washington, D.C. still do not want to… Read more »