Author Archives: Editor
School Days
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced it is expanding activities that are available to CPS students through the Children First Plan. In addition to online coursework already available for students to… Read more
Viva Mexico
By: Ashmar Mandou As mariachi bands, green, white, and red flags, and an endless stream of delicious meals converge on the streets of Chicago through various festivals this weekend for… Read more
Mensaje de la Reina – Sociedad Cívica Mexicana de Illinois
El mensaje que quisiera compartir con nuestra comunidad es que se involucren y participen en las celebraciones de la independencia de nuestro país. Aún cuando no estemos en México es… Read more
Mexican Independence Day Celebrations
By: Ashmar Mandou Mexican Independence Day is upon us and we want nothing more than to provide you with an assortment of fun-filled activities across the city. So we’ve rounded… Read more
Celebrating Mexican Independence Con Sabor
By: Daisy Magaña Next thing you know it, snow will cover the streets of Chicago and its residents will view staying in as a welcoming, fail-safe alternative. Before the infamous… Read more
Empowerment Through Fashion and Death
By: Celia Martinez Runway? Check. Fashionable couture? Check. Death? Check. Cultura met Couture last Friday night as fashion enthusiasts gathered at The National Museum of Mexican Art to celebrate the… Read more
Celebraciones del Día de la Independencia de México
Por: Ashmar Mandou El Día de la Independencia de México está aquí y queremos ofrecerle las variadas y divertidas actividades que tendrán lugar en la ciudad. Hemos compuesto una lista… Read more
Message from the Queen – Mexican Civic Society of Illinois
“The message I would like to share to our community is to get involved and take part in celebrating the independence of our country. Even though we are not in… Read more
Celebrando la Independencia de México Con Sabor
Por: Daisy Magaña Antes de que lo piense, la nieve cubrirá las calles de Chicago y sus residentes estarán ahí recordando mejores tiempos. Antes de que el infausto frío de… Read more
German: The Second Tongue of Indiana
By: Daniel Nardini The second most commonly used language in the U.S. Midwest before 1917 was German. The language was used in so many homes, at work, and even in… Read more »