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Monthly Archives: July 2019

Gov. Pritzker Signs Two New Laws Protecting Immigrant Youth

Gov. Pritzker Signs Two New Laws Protecting Immigrant Youth

By: Ashmar Mandou Immigrant rights advocates and state lawmakers stood alongside Governor JB Pritzker as he signed two new laws to protect immigration youth in Illinois on Tuesday. “The accomplishments… Read more »

‘No room for racists’

‘No room for racists’

By: Ashmar Mandou Immigrant rights organizations and protestors with signs reading, “no room for racists,” staged a vigil on Tuesday outside of the annual Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) trade… Read more »

City Reveals First Set of Comprehensive Fines, Fees Reforms

City Reveals First Set of Comprehensive Fines, Fees Reforms

City announced plans to introduce legislation addressing residents’ vehicle ticket debt at the upcoming City Council meeting.  The new policies aim to change enforcement practices and provide residents with relief… Read more »

Census Test Survey Includes Citizenship Question: Increases Confusion and Fear in Immigrant Communities

Census Test Survey Includes Citizenship Question: Increases Confusion and Fear in Immigrant Communities

In a period of constant threats of increased ICE arrests and raids, an entire housing complex of Latinos in North Carolina have been asked to fill out a Census Test… Read more »

Trump Administration Bans Asylum Seekers

Trump Administration Bans Asylum Seekers

Refuge For Families, a transnational initiative to address and develop a humane and unified movement responsive to the plight of migrants along the Central America-US corridor, condemns any further moves… Read more »

Waubonsee Community College Earns Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Waubonsee Community College Earns Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Waubonsee Community College has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award… Read more »

New Grants Mean Expanded Services for Triton Students, Community Members

New Grants Mean Expanded Services for Triton Students, Community Members

From new partnerships that will help people get good jobs – to summer camps that will inspire young students, new grant funding will allow Triton College to serve our communities… Read more »

Prepare for Back-to-School at KidFest

Prepare for Back-to-School at KidFest

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital and the Family Christian Health Center will host KidFest 2019 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, July 27 at 155th & Paulina Street, Harvey…. Read more »

Be a Filmmaker! Calling Chicago Latinx Community

Be a Filmmaker! Calling Chicago Latinx Community

Pepsi and Marcus Theatres are collaborating to help young Latinos unleash their creativity and give light to their stories through a mobile filmmaking contest, Next Gen Cine! This contest provides… Read more »

CPS Announces Back-to-School Bashes to Celebrate New School Year

CPS Announces Back-to-School Bashes to Celebrate New School Year

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced 13 Back-to-School Bashes across the city for students and families to reconnect with their school communities and prepare for a safe and productive start to… Read more »