Monthly Archives: October 2017
ComEd Debuts Solar Powered Fashion at Latino Fashion Week
ComEd debuted Solar Powered Fashion designed by Latino Students with the help of fashion designer Ronald Rodriguez at Latino Fashion week’s runway. The ComEd Solar Spotlight program connected ComEd engineers… Read more
St. Joseph Parish to Host Las Reinas de Jalisco
St. Joseph Parish in the Back of the Yards Community located at 4821 S. Hermitage will be hosting for the first time in Chicago three revered religious images from Mexico,… Read more
City Colleges of Chicago Accepting Bids for Downtown Headquarters Building
As City Colleges of Chicago plans to relocate its administrative office, would-be owners of a prime downtown Chicago property have an opportunity to place a bid on its significant headquarters… Read more
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán Returns with Performance at Symphony Center
World-renowned ensemble Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán returns to Chicago on Sunday, Oct. 15th at 3p.m., marking its 11th annual appearance at Symphony Center. Originally founded in 1898, the group has… Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month
By: Ashmar Mandou We continue our Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting two phenomenal role models who exemplify compassion, altruism, and determination to improve their surrounding communities. This week, we shine… Read more
JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton Host Latino Leadership Breakfast
On Friday morning, JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton hosted a Latino Leadership Breakfast with dozens of business, community, elected, and union leaders on the West side of Chicago. Illinois Comptroller… Read more
The Puerto Rican Agenda Emergency Relief Fundraiser
By: Nancy Marquez The Puerto Rican Agenda hosted an emergency fundraiser at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center this past Friday Sept. 22nd for Puerto Rico as it was declared… Read more
Hispanic Women are Cultural Catalysts as Entrepreneurship, Education Rates Rise, According to New Nielsen Report
Hispanic women are rapidly becoming an economic and social powerhouse in the United States, with rising rates of entrepreneurship, educational attainment and delayed marriage, according to Latina 2.0: Fiscally Conscious,… Read more
Berwyn’s Depot District Welcomes New Cuban Café
A new Cuban hot spot has arrived in the Depot District. Conga Cuban Cafe, located at 6836 W Windsor Ave, is a family owned and operated cafe serving up authentic… Read more
Become a Halloween Artist
LUMA8, in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and the Chicago Park District, is pleased to announce Arts in the Dark, a festive and enchanting nighttime… Read more
