Monthly Archives: September 2015
Celebrating Mexican Independence Day
By: Ashmar Mandou This year in celebration of Mexican Independence Day, we put a spotlight on two individuals who have committed their time to helping others and raising awareness to… Read more
Hector Avalos
by Daniel Nardini Hector Avalos is a very well known professor of religious studies at Iowa State University. Born on October 8, 1958, in Nogales, Sonora state in Mexico, Avalos… Read more
Lourdes Nieto
By: Ashmar Mandou Having an adventurous spirit works as an invaluable trait for Chicago Police Officer Lourdes Nieto. From joining the Chicago Police Department 13 years ago due to her… Read more
Chicago Public Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Chicago Public Library is “Celebrating Diversity” with its observance of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 – October 15, 2015, featuring a variety of programs highlighting the culture, traditions and… Read more
Chicago Park District Celebrates Northerly Island Grand Opening
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Senator Dick Durbin, representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO Michael Kelly joined community members over the weekend to… Read more
Lydia Villa-Komaroff
by Daniel Nardini Lydia Villa-Komaroff is a second generation Mexican American lady who, along with a research team, discovered bacterial cells could be used to generate insuiln. Born Lydia Villa… Read more
CPS to Provide Safe Passage Routes to Seven Additional Schools
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced seven additional schools are offering Safe Passage this school year, providing more than 75,000 students at 140 schools with designated routes staffed by 1,300 safety… Read more
State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez
By: Ashmar Mandou Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper: Mexican Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage Month are times to reflect on those who have influenced our lives and impacted the Latino community. Do… Read more
Golden Apple Scholars Program Expands
The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Program, which prepares highly effective future teachers to succeed in Illinois schools of need, is expanding by 25 percent this year to award 250… Read more
Leaving a Dark Door Open
by Daniel Nardini A federal judge in Arizona, reaffirming a U.S. Supreme Court decision that allows Arizona police to question people on their immigration status, has basically ended the appeals… Read more »