By: Ashmar Mandou Representatives of the Chicago City Council Women’s Caucus, a council dedicated to the progression of the social, economic and political standing of girls and women, urged their… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Earth Day is here -and the Earth needs us more than ever. From the assault on clean energy, the air we breathe and the water we drink,… Read more »

On Friday, April 13th, ComEd hosted a graduation ceremony for the largest graduating class of CONSTRUCT, a nine-week job training program aimed at getting more diverse candidates into local construction… Read more »

Poy: Ashmar Mandou Representantes de Women’s Caucus del Concilio de la Ciudad de Chicago, concilio dedicado al progreso del papel social, económico y politico de jovencitas y mujeres, exhortó el… Read more »

El viernes, 13 de abril, ComEd presentó una ceremonia de graduación para la clase más numerosa de graduados de CONSTRUCT, programa de entrenamiento de trabajo, de nueve semanas, destinado a… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to the Mexico border has drawn resistance from some governors, most of them Democrats, and the law he… Read more »

Latino Art Beat President Don Rossi Nuccio attended the 34th Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival recently where filmmaker and former Chicagoan, Yelyna De Leon writer, along with Luis Iga, director… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El plan del Presidente Donald Trump de desplegar tropas de la Guardia Nacional a la frontera de México ha provocado resistencia de algunos gobernadores, la mayoría de… Read more »

El Presidente de Latino Art Beat, Don Russi Nuccio, asistió al 34 Festival de Cine Latino de Chicago No. 34, donde la cineasta y antigua residente de Chicago, Yelyna De… Read more »

The public is invited to join the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, other child welfare stakeholders, elected officials and more for a month-long observance… Read more »

Se invita al público a unirse al Departamento de Niños y Servicios Familiares de Illinois, Prevenga el Abuso Infantil en Illinois, otros simpatizantes del bienestar infantil, funcionarios electos y más,… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The ever-sensational, most rhythmic live production on Broadway today returns to Chicago. On Your Feet! follows the lives of Grammy Award winning artists Emilio and Gloria Estefan… Read more »

Compiled by Ashmar Mandou The Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance will host its 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Chicago’s Women’s Park and Gardens on Saturday, March 31st from noon to… Read more »

The Chicago Humanities Festival announced it will host former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, James Comey, for an event at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 20 at the… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou La siempre importante y sensacional y producción rítmica de Broadway regresa hoy a Chicago. On Your Feet! [Ponte de Pie] Sigue la vida de los artistas ganadores… Read more »

Recopilado por Ashmar Mandou Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance ofrecerá su 10º Caza de Huevos de Pascua anual en Women’s Park and Gardens de Chicago el sábado, 31 de marzo, del… Read more »

El Festival Chicago Humanities anunció que presentará al ex Director de la Oficina Federal de Investigaciones, James Comey, en un evento a las 7 p.m. el viernes, 20 de abril,… Read more »

By: Ivette Sandoval During election week is a great time to exercise your right to vote not only locally but abroad as well. Electoral Counselor of the Electoral Institute of… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago is nothing short of exhilarating splendor. At every turn there is a new experience waiting exhilarate you, a new restaurant waiting to satisfy you, and a… Read more »

Por: Yvette Sandoval La semana de las elecciones es un buen momento para ejercitar tu derecho al voto, no solo a nivel local, sino fuera de E.U. La Consejera Electoral… Read more »

The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced an increased community investment to continue to fight the national opioid epidemic on a local level, in communities most at risk. A… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou On March 20th, Illinois will hold primary elections for a plethora of races at the federal, state, and local levels. With Latinos becoming the second-largest ethnic group… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El 20 de marzo, Illinois tendrá sus elecciones primarias para una plétora de carreras a nivel federal, estatal y local. Con los latinos convertidos en el segundo… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou To commemorate the 50th anniversary, Special Olympics officials joined the Chicago Park District at a groundbreaking ceremony held for the Eternal Flame of Hope – a permanent,… Read more »

Early voting for the March 20 Gubernatorial Primary Election began on Monday, with Cook County Clerk David Orr and the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners kicking it off with an… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Para conmemorar el 50º Anioversario, funcionarios de Special Olympics se unieron al Distrito de Parques de Chicago en una ceremonia de inicio de construcción del monumento Eternal… Read more »

La votación temprana para las Elecciones Primarias Gubernamentales del 20 de marzo comenzaron el Lunes, iniciándolas David Orr, Secretario del Condado de Cook y la Junta de Comisionados de Elecciones… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Nearly 1,000 athletes from the U.S. and Canada took part in the one-day first International Special Olympics Summer Games held in July 1968 at Soldier Field. This… Read more »

Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and theMART to propose Art on theMart, a permanent large-scale lighting installation. The art will project across nearly… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Cerca de 1,000 atletas de E.U. y Canadá participaron en los Juegos Olímpicos Internacionales de Verano Especiales que tuvieron lugar en julio de 1968 en el Soldier… Read more »

El Alcalde Rahm Emanuel se unió al Departamento de Asuntos Culturales y Eventos Especiales y theMART para proponer Art on the Mart, una instalación de iluminación permanente a gran escala…. Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou From immigration policies, to domestic violence, gun laws, and criminal justice reform, candidates for Governor Daniel Biss and JB Pritzker tackles these critical issues by sharing their… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Desde políticas de inmigración, a violencia doméstica, leyes sobre armas de fuego y reforma de justicia criminal, los candidatos a Gobernador Daniel Biss y JB Pritzker abordan… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Northbrook-based Hilco Redevelopment Partners has bought the former Crawford Power Generating Station, located in Little Village, as part of a $100 million project to demolish the facility… Read more »

Anna Heistad. Minnie Vautrin. Thomas Jones. Three ordinary people who did extraordinary things in service of their fellow man, each of whom history has largely forgotten. These “unsung heroes” will… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Are you looking for adventure? Do you need help planning your next vacation? Are you in need of inspiration? The Chicago Travel and Adventure Show has you… Read more »

Flamenco masters return to Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, 31 W. Ohio Street, for its 16th Chicago Flamenco Festival, a multi-week festival celebrating Flamenco music and dance, running February 23 –… Read more »

El Chicago Auto Show es este fin de semana en McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive., Chicago del 10 al 19 de febrero. Como uno de los shows de… Read more »

Los maestros del flamenco regresan al Instituto Cervantes de Chicago, 31 W. Ohio St., en su 16º Festival Flamenco de Chicago, festival multisemanal celebrando la música y el baile Flamenco,… Read more »

Anna Heistad. Minnie Vautrin. Thomas Jones. Tres personas comunes que hicieron cosas extraordinarias a favor de sus compañeros, cuyas historias han sido por mucho tiempo olvidadas. Estos ‘héroes desconocidos” serán… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou ¿Buscas aventuras? ¿Necesitas planear tus próximas vacaciones? ¿Necesitas inspiración? Chicago Travel and Adventure Show te tiene en mente. Este sábado, 10 y el domingo, 11 de febrero… Read more »

On Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump revealed his strategy to on the issue that has caused a profound divide: immigration. Last night, Trump unveiled his “four pillars” of immigration reform:… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Cook County Board of Commissioners President Toni Preckwinkle joined by clinical experts on Tuesday to deliberate over gun violence as a public health issue in Cook County…. Read more »

By Nikoleta Morales Chris Hemsworth and Oscar nominee Michael Shannon star in “12 Strong,” a powerful new war drama about the U.S. Army’s Special Forces’ covert incursion into Taliban-held Afghanistan…. Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Toni Preckwinkle, Presidente de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Cook, se unió con expertos clínicos el martes para discutir sobre la violencia con armas como… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Get ready to indulge your taste buds for the next 14 days as Chicago Restaurant Week kicks off January 26th through February 8th with deals to fit… Read more »

The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC), producer of the Chicago Latino Film Festival (CLFF) is proud to announce that Chicago-based graphic designer Jorge Pomareda is the winner of… Read more »

In McKinley Park, teen use of alcohol and marijuana soars high, even compared to state averages. According to localized data from the 2016 Illinois Youth Survey, eight percent of eighth… Read more »

El Centro Cultural Latino Internacional de Chicago (ILCC), productor del Festival del Cine Latino de Chicago (CLFF) se enorgullece en anunciar que el diseñador Jorge Pomareda, de Chicago, es el… Read more »

En McKinley Park, el uso del alcohol y la mariguana entre adolescentes se ha elevado mucho, inclusive comparado a promedios estatales. De acuerdo a datos localizados en el Estudio de… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Prepárate para darle gusto a tu paladar los próximos 14 días en que comienza la Semana de Restaurantes de Chicago, del 26 de enero al 8 de… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou In two days the streets of Downtown Chicago will be taken over by demonstrators voicing an array of concerns from healthcare, immigration policies, to sexual misconduct, etc.,… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou En dos días, las calles del Centro de Chicago serán tomadas por manifestantes voceando una gran variedad de inquietudes, desde el cuidado de salud y políticas de… Read more »

By Nikoleta Morales Due to a sold-out show and extreme popular demand from fans, comedian Felipe Esparza has added a second show in Chicago for his highly-anticipated “Bad Decisions Tour.”… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Federal Judge William Alsup of California temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). Judge Alsup said the administration… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El Juez Federal de California, William Alsup, bloqueó temporalmente los esfuerzos de la administración Trump de terminar el programa de Acción Diferida (DACA). El juez Alsup dijo… Read more »

Barrel of Monkeys is pleased to present THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Stories for Change, an evening of stories showcasing the fascinating, poignant and often hilarious ideas students have for the change… Read more »

Durante los días festivos en México en honor a la Virgen de Guadalupe, el Senador del PRI y presidente de la Confederación Parlamentaria de las Américas (Copa), Miguel Ángel Chico… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou It can be daunting when your list of New Year’s Resolutions is as long as your holiday shopping list. However, it is important to remember that the… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Puede ser desalentador cuando tu lista de Resoluciones de Año Nuevo es tan larga como tu lista de compras navideñas. Sin embargo, es importante recordar que el… Read more »

Surrounded by community leaders from the Southwest Side of Chicago, Democrat Angeles “Angie” Sandoval, formally announced her bid to become the next Cook County Commissioner of the 7th District. She… Read more »

By: Nikoleta Morales Cuban actress Alina Robert, who captivated the Hispanic market in the US with her beauty and talent in Nuestra Belleza Latina (Univision), as co-host of Sabado Gigante… Read more »

Rodeada por líderes comunitarios del Sector Sudoeste de Chicago, la Demócrata Angeles “Angie” Sandoval, anunció formalmente su propuesta de convertirse en la próxima Comisionada del Condado de Cook del Distrito… Read more »

The Chicago Park District will host numerous holiday events this winter in parks citywide. Skating with Santa and chocolate house making are just a few of the kid-friendly indoor and… Read more »

By: Nikoleta Morales Cuban-American actor Carlo Mendez (actress Eva Mendez’s brother) is making his breakthrough as a comedic leading man in a guest starring role opposite Rob Schneider in Season… Read more »

As temperatures drop significantly overnight, the City of Chicago is urging residents to be prepared as the cold takes hold and be aware of City-offered services and tips to stay… Read more »

By: Nikoleta Morales Edited by Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper The highly anticipated horror film Murder In The Woods, starring José Julián (A Better Life) and featuring renowned actor Danny Trejo (Machete),… Read more »

A White Christmas Cadillac Palace Theatre Through December 3rd, 2017 Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn,… Read more »

Blanca Navidad Cadillac Palace Theatre Hasta el 3 de Diciembre del 2017 White Christmas de Irving Berlin cuenta la historia de dos amigos del mundo del espectáculo que montan un… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The Archdiocese of Chicago is headed in a new direction. As part of their revitalization program, Renew My Church, the leadership of parishes in West Humboldt Park… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou In the spirit of Thanksgiving and charity several organizations across the City will open their doors to help hungry families have a warm meal and converse with… Read more »

Natural disasters have plagued North America over the past couple of months and many of you are wondering what can be done from Cicero. Town President Larry Dominick and the… Read more »

Los desastres naturales han plagado norteamérica en los últimos meses y muchos de ustedes se preguntan que puede hacerse desde Cicero. El Presidente de Cicero, Larry Dominick y la Junta… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou La Arquidiócesis de Chicago toma nueva dirección. Como parte de su programa de revitalización, Renew My Church, el liderazgo de las parroquias de West Humboldt Park se… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Con el espíritu del Día de gracias y caridad, varias organizaciones de la Ciudad abrirán sus puertas para ayudar a las familias con hambre a que tengan… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Teens in Chicago will soon be empowered through art, peace, and job festival as part of the “Celebrating a Brighter Future,” on November 15th at the Austin… Read more »

The ceremony will take place in front of the Doughboy statue. The program will culminate with a wreath laying ceremony at the Doughboy, a 21-gun salute, “Taps” and the “Armed… Read more »

La ceremonia tendrá lugar frente a la estatua de Doughboy. El programa culminará con una ceremonia en la que se colocará una guirnalda en el Doughboy, un saludo de 21… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Los adolescentes de Chicago se verán pronto empoderados por el arte, la paz y el festival de empleos como parte del evento “Celebrando Un Mejor Futuro” el… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou An increasing number of sexual harassment allegations involving elected officials to lobbyists has impacted the Capitol during a veto session on Tuesday morning. After thousands of women… Read more »

By: Nancy Marquez The Pilsen Planning Committee (PPC) had their eleventh annual Pilsen Education Summit on October 21st at Benito Juarez High School. The PPC, along with partnering organizations, puts… Read more »

Compiled by Ashmar Mandou ElevArte Pumpkins Painting Saturday, Oct. 28th 10a.m., to 2p.m. Dvorak Park at 1119 W. Cullerton, Chicago Chicago Park District Halloween in the Parks From kid-friendly events… Read more »

A Report released on Monday by Access Living finds that only 62 percent of the 186 paratransit pick-ups recorded through multiple surveys around Chicago were on-time. In contrast, Pace, which… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Un creciente número de alegatos de acoso sexual, involucrando de funcionarios electos a cabilderos, impactó el Capitolio durante una sesión de veto el martes por la mañana…. Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights released a new report titled Unequal Protection: Disparate Treatment of Immigrant Victims in Cook, the Collar Counties, and Beyond… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou La Coalición pro Derechos del Refugiado y el Inmigrante de Illinois (ICIRR) publicó un nuevo reporte titulado Protección Desigual: Tratamiento Desigual a los Inmigrantes Víctimas en Cook,… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Legendary singer Chavela Vargas embodied strength, courage, and revelry. Born in San Joaquín de Flores, Costa Rica, but fled to Mexico for musical opportunities, Vargas challenged mainstream… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Representatives of the Organized communities Against Deportations (OCAD) and Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) blocked traffic outside of City Hall Tuesday afternoon with life size art… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou “Abuelita” Genoveva Ramirez appeared at her first court hearing on Tuesday morning at Dirksen Federal Building following the lawsuit she has brought against the Department of Homeland… Read more »

Pie de Foto por Ashmar Mandou Representantes de Comunidades Unidas Contra las Deportaciones (OCAD) y Black Youth Project 100 (BY100) bloquearon el tráfico fuera de la Alcaldía el martes por… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou La legendaria cantante Chavela Vargas simboliza la fuerza, el valor y la rebeldía. Nacida en San Joaquín de las Flores, Costa Rica, pero transplantada a México por… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou La “Abuelita” Genoveva Ramírez apareció en su primera audiencia de corte el martes por la mañana en Dirksen Federal Building, tras la demanda que puso contra el… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Rally Urges Congress to Pass Relief After Hurricane Maria By: Ashmar Mandou Puerto Rican leaders, community allies and Ald. Roberto Maldonado (26th) rallied Wednesday morning to demand immediate federal aid… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Continuamos nuestro Mes de la Herencia Hispana destacando dos magníficas figuras modelo que ejemplifican la compasión, el altruismo y la determinación para mejorar sus comunidades circunvecinas. Esta… Read more »

Manifestación Exhorta al Congreso a Aprobar Ayuda Tras el Huracán María Por: Ashmar Mandou Líderes puertorriqueños, comunidades aliadas y el Concejal Roberto Maldonado (26th) hicieron una manifestación el miércoles por… Read more »

Por: Nancy Márquez La Agenda Puertorriqueña ofreció una recaudación de fondos de emergencia en Segundo Ruíz Belvis Cultural Center el pasado viernes, 22 de septiembre para Puerto Rico, ya que… Read more »

LUMA8 en colaboración con el Departamento de Asuntos Culturales y Eventos Especiales y el Distrito de Parques de Chicago se complacen en anunciar Arts in the Dark (Arte en la… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Housing advocates held a press conference Monday morning at City Hall to request amendments be made to two new housing pilot programs proposed by the Mayor… Read more »

Community members angry at a dramatic increase in city officials’ attacks on the homeless gathered at the office of one of the principal organizers of the removal 46th Ward Alderman… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou We begin our Hispanic Heritage Month special editions by honoring President and CEO of Women Employed Iliana A. Mora, who is highly regarded in the non-profit sector,… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Comenzamos nuestras ediciones especiales del Mes de la Herencia Hispana honrando a la Presidente y CEO de Women Employed, Iliana A. Mora, ampliamente reconocida en el sector… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago grandmother and long-time immigration activist Genoveva Ramirez sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) earlier this week to petition its immigration service review a long-pending visa… Read more »

The City of Chicago welcomed more than 100,000 visitors from around the world to Chicago for several premier arts and design events. For its second edition, the Chicago Architecture Biennial… Read more »

La Ciudad de Chicago recibió a más de 100,000 visitantes de todo el mundo para varios eventos premier de arte y diseño. En esta segunda edición, Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB)… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Una abuela de Chicago, por mucho tiempo activista de inmigración, Genoveva Ramírez, demandó a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a principio de esta semana, pidiendo que revise… Read more »

The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the Town of Cicero a $130,000 grant to replenish its stock of Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors that are given to residents free of charge. Among… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou For Ingrid Burgos, 18, being crowned Señorita Cicero this past weekend was truly an exhilarating experience, one that continues to bring on the butterflies. “I still cannot… Read more »

Por: Nancy Márquez Casa Central, la organización de servicio social más grande del Medio Oeste, ofreció un Almuerzo de Negocios e Intercambio el jueves, 17 de agosto. Casa Central fue… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou Para Ingrid Burgos, de 18 años, ser coronada Señorita Cicero el pasado fin de semana fue una emocionante experiencia, una experiencia que sigue haciéndole sentir maripositas. “Todavía… Read more »

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) otorgó al Municipio de Cicero un subsidio por $130,000 para reemplazar su surtido de detectores de Humo/Monóxido de Carbono. El Jefe de Bomberos Dominick Buscemi… Read more »

Ending DACA, another step toward openly endorsing white supremacy, badly hurts this country. By Luis V. Gutierrez Ending the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals program was a serious mistake that… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Thousands of immigration activists and supporters descended onto Federal Plaza late Tuesday afternoon to denounce the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou Miles de activistas y simpatizantes de inmigración descendieron a la Plaza Federal la tarde del martes para denunciar la decisión de la administración de Trump de eliminar… Read more »

Terminar DACA, otro paso hacia un apoyo abierto a la supremacía blanca daña gravemente este país. Por Luis V. Gutiérrez Terminar el programa de la Acción Diferida DACA fue un… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou On Monday, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed the Illinois TRUST Act (SB 31) into law. Under the TRUST Act, local police cannot comply with immigration detainers or… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Check out some of the Midwest’s illustrious places to escape for the weekend –for entertainment, outdoor fun, or relaxation. Door County, Wisconsin The 100-step climb to the… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou A continuación algunos de los mejores lugares para escaparse el fin de semana – para entretenimiento, diversión al aire libre o relajación. Door County, Wisconsin La subida… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El lunes, el Gobernador de Illinois, Bruce Rauner, convirtió en ley el Acta TRUST (SB 31). Bajo el Acta TRUST la policía local no puede cumplir con… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou This weekend, thousands of athletes from all over the world will descend onto the Lakefront of Chicago to participate in this year’s Chicago Triathlon. Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Esta semana, miles de atletas de todo el mundo llegarán al frente del lago de Chicago para participar en el Chicago Triathlon de este año. Lawndale Bilingual… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Nearly 200 people including faith leaders representing social justice organizations and congregations converged onto Federal Plaza Monday afternoon to show solidarity with the activists in Charlottesville who… Read more »

Pie de Foto de Ashmar Mandou Tres arrestos se llevaron a cabo durante una protesta de supremacía anti-blanca, el martes en la tarde frente a la corte del Condado de… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Three arrests were made during an anti-white supremacy protest Tuesday late afternoon in front of the Cook County courthouse on Belmont and Western. Nearly two dozen… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou On Monday, Aug. 21st total darkness will occur across our skies as a solar eclipse will occur from coast to coast and we have rounded up some… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago’s culturally rich and historic Pilsen neighborhood will host its annual Pilsen Arts and Music Festival (Pilsen Fest), now in its sixth year. The festival will take… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El culturalmente rico e histórico barrio de Pilsen de Chicago ofrecerá su Festival de Música y Arte de Pilsen (Pilsen Fest), ahora en su sexto año. El… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Cerca de 200 personas, incluyendo líderes religiosos representando organizaciones de justicia social y congregaciones, convergieron en la Plaza Federal el lunes en la tarde, para mostrar su… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El lunes, 21 de agosto, una total oscuridad cubrirá el firmamento, ya que habrá un eclipse solar de costa a costa y hemos recopilado para usted algunos… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou In the heart of the Back-of-the-Yards community, there is a program making a profound impact on at-risk youth. During a press conference outside of Centro Tepeyac, located… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Mexican actress, Stephanie Sigman was never much for the horror genre growing up. “I never gravitated towards scary movies. I would watch the occasional one here and… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou En el corazón de la comunidad de Back-of-the-Yards hay un programa que hace un profundo impacto en jóvenes en peligro. Durante una conferencia de prensa frente al… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou La actriz mexicana, cuando iba creciendo Stephanie Sigman no se veía atraída por el género del horror. “Nunca me incliné por películas de miedo. Veía ocasionalmente una… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Youth leaders from the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) and community residents of Brighton Park and Back of the Yards, both communities in the 15th ward, convened… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Los líderes juveniles del Concilio del Vecindario de Brighton Park (BPNC) y los residentes de la comunidad de Brighton Park y Back of the Yards, ambas comunidades… Read more »

The 2017 HACER Scholarships Recipients Dinner recognized 18 deserving Hispanic students presenting them with an HACER Scholarship awarded by MHOA and RMHC-CNI, as well as honor the first HACER Scholarship… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou From orchestrating countless clean-up days, to veteran health seminars, to creating cultural centers, to breaking ground on a new animal shelter and community park, and hosting Toys… Read more »

El Banquete de Recipientes de Becas HACER del 2017 reconoció a 18 estudiantes hispanos por sus logros entregándoles una Beca HACER otorgada por MHOA y RMHC-CNI, y rindió homenaje a… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Desde la organización de días de limpieza a seminarios de salud para los veteranos, a crear centros culturales, a poner la primera piedra para un nuevo albergue… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou This Friday, Centro Romero, a community-based non-profit organization that serves the communities of Edgewater, Rogers Park, and Uptown, will honor 20 graduates who successfully completed the University… Read more »

Six of the eight Democratic candidates vying to replace Gov. Bruce Rauner in 2018 met at Rainbow PUSH headquarters Friday night to convince voters they would do a better job… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Photo Credit: Maryland Institute of College of Art (MICA) For 20 years, Latino Art Beat has recognized the artistic talents of countless students by providing annual youth… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Este viernes, Centro Romero, organización comunitaria no lucrativa que sirve a las comunidades de Edgewater, Rogers Park, y Uptown, rendirá homenaje a 20 graduados que exitosamente terminaron… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Crédito de Foto: Maryland Institute of College of Art (MICA) Por 20 años, Latino Art Beat ha reconocido los talentos artísticos de incontables estudiantes, ofreciendo concursos de… Read more »

Seis de ocho candidatos demócratas que esperan reemplazar al Gobernador Bruce Rauner en el 2018 se reunieron en las oficinas de Rainbow PUSH el viernes por la noche para convencer… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Peace promoters kicked-off a seven week summer campaign called #IncreaseThePeace organized by The Resurrection Project in order to create and encourage a ‘culture of nonviolence in our… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) held a celebratory event highlighting the museum’s efforts in promoting cultural identity through prominent exhibitions for the last 30 years…. Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) [Museo Nacional de Arte Mexicano] tuvo una celebración destacando los esfuerzos del museo por promover la identidad cultural a través de… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Promotores de la paz lanzaron una campaña de verano, de siete semanas, llamada #IncreaseThePeace organizada por The Resurrection Project para crear y estimular una ‘cultura de no… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou One of the largest outdoor, Alternative Latin music event is returning to Chicago for a third year in a row. Ruido Fest will take over Addams/Medill Park… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Uno de los mayores eventos de música latina alternativa al aire libre regresa a Chicago por tercer año consecutivo. Ruido Fest llega a este fin de semana… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Now that the official school year has ended, many low-income parents become concerned over their child’s health during summer break. According to the Greater Chicago Food Depository,… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Fascination. Wondrous. Mystical. Suffice it to say, Cirque du Soleil delightfully stretches the imagination of audiences across the globe with its visually stunning production and unparalleled storylines…. Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Ahora que ha terminado oficialmente el año escolar, muchos padres de bajos ingresos se preocupan por la salud de sus hijos durante las vacaciones de verano. De… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Fascinante. Maravilloso. Místico. El Cirque du Soleil acrecienta la imaginación de la audiencia de todo el mundo con su visualmente asombrosa producción e historias sin precedente. Afortunadamente,… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou In an announcement made on Wednesday morning, Chicago will partner with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy and all of its partner city networks… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou En un anuncio hecho el miércoles en la mañana, Chicago se afiliará con el Pacto Global de Alcaldes por el Clima y la Energía y todas su… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou On the one-year anniversary of the tragic shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando on June 12th of last year, hundreds held a vigil in remembrance of those… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou For nearly three decades, posters and effervescent murals depicting the life of political activist Oscar Lopez Rivera adorned a strip of Division Street, known as Paseo Boricua…. Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago Public Schools leadership announced the expansion of the IB Programme for students in pre-K through 5th grade, an extension of existing programming at Agassiz Elementary School…. Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El liderazgo de las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago anunció la ampliación del Programa IB para estudiantes de pre-K al 5º grado, una extensión del programa existente en… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou En el primer aniversario de la trágica balaera en el centro nocturno Pulse en Orlando, el 12 de junio del año pasado, cientos de personas sostuvieron una… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Por cerca de tres décadas, carteles y efervescentes murales mostrando la vida del activista político Oscar López Rivera, adornaron una parte de la Calle Division, conocida como… Read more »

This past weekend, the American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois saw a spike in weekend home fire responses. For the past three months, the American Red Cross of… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Cerca de 700 padres mentores caminaron por el estrado de Steinmetz College Prep el viernes, 2 de junio, para celebrar otro exitoso año de graduados. Los padres… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Nearly 700 parent mentors walked across the stage of Steinmetz College Prep on Friday, June 2nd to celebrate another successful year of graduates. Parent mentors pledged to… Read more »

Evenings at Brookfield Zoo will be a little wilder with the kickoff of the zoo’s 4th annual Summer Nights, presented by Meijer. From 4pm to 9pm., on Fridays and Saturdays… Read more »

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) on issued the following statement in response to an anonymous flyer (below) being passed out around the Englewood and Roseland communities offering a bounty of up… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Cristal Ortega, 23, is sunshine personified. “I am loving life right now,” says Ortega beaming with pride. “I am looking forward to accomplishing some of my goals… Read more »

The 19th Annual Early Childhood Education Entrepreneurship Expo, presented by the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) provides early childhood education entrepreneurs with the resources and training they need to start… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Cristal Ortega, 23, es una personificación del sol. “Ahora amo la vida”, dice Ortega resplandeciente de orgulllo. “Espero lograr algunas de mis metas este verano”. Ortega, nativa… Read more »

La 19º Exposición Empresarial de Educación Infantil Anual, presentada por Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) ofrece a empresarios de educación infantil los recursos y el entrenamiento necesarios para empezar o… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Vocal marchers took over the school grounds of Curie High School Monday evening in an effort to protest the abandonment felt by many in regards to education… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Manifestantes vocales se apoderaron de los terrenos escolares de Curie High School el lunes por la tarde, en un esfuerzo por protestar por la falta que muchos… Read more »

The City of Chicago will kick off summer programming along the Chicago Riverwalk during a day-long celebration on Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. The celebration offers a… Read more »

La Ciudad de Chicago iniciará la programación de verano a lo largo del Paseo del Río de Chicago, durante una celebración de un día de duración, el sábado, 20 de… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Only days away from one of the biggest festivals of the year in Cicero, Cinco de Mayo, and Señorita Cicero Griselda Unzueta, 21, is enthusiastic to meet… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Hundreds of thousands of protestors took over the streets of Chicago on Monday in several May Day events occurring across the city protesting the policies of President… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Cientos de miles de manifestantes tomaron las calles de Chicago el lunes en varios eventos del 1º de Mayo, celebrados en la ciudad contra la política del… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Solo faltan unos cuantos días para que llegue uno de los mayores festivales del año en Cicero, el Cinco de Mayo y la Señorita Cicero, Griselda Unzueta,… Read more »

April 27th, 2017 marks 40 years of innovative education and career programing at Instituto del Progreso Latino, a leader in Chicago’s Latino community and the broader workforce development, adult education,… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The minimum wage, abortion rights, and the state budget were among the rallying points for women marching on the Illinois Statehouse Tuesday. Participants came from across Illinois… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou On Wednesday, Chicago Treasurer Kurt Summers announced his support for JB Pritzker for Governor at Gallery Guichard in Bronzeville. Joining Kurt in endorsing JB were Alderman… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El salario mínimo, el derecho al aborto y el presupuesto estatal estuvieron entre los puntos de manifestación de la marcha de mujeres en Illinois Statehouse el martes…. Read more »

El 27 de abril del 2017 marca 40 años de innovadora educación y programación de carreras en el Instituto del Progreso Latino, líder en la comunidad latina de Chicago, con… Read more »

Pie de Foto de Ashmar Mandou El miércoles, el Tesorero de Chicago, Kurt Summers, anunció su apoyo a JB Pritzker para Gobernador, en Gallery Guichard, en Bronzeville. Al endoso de… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou On Monday morning, members of Chicago Community and Workers Rights, Centro de Trabajadores Unidos, Domestic Worker and Day Labor Center of Chicago, Chicago Workers Collaborative, Raise the… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Latinx youth from Logan Square orchestrated an event as part of #BrownInChicago, a project led by youth housing activists at Logan Square Neighborhood Association, who presented… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The insanely talented, Mexican actress, producer and writer, Patricia Maya is ready to kick off another season of Real Rob, the highly popular Netflix Original comedy series… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El lunes por la mañana, miembros de Chicago Community & Workers Rights, Centro de Trabajadores Unidos, Domestic Worker and Day Labor Center of Chicago, Chicago Workers Collaborative,… Read more »

Foto de Ashmar Mandou Joven latino de Logan Square programó un evento como parte de #BrownIChicago, un proyecto conducido por jóvenes activistas de Logan Square Neighborhood Association, quien presentó cuentos,… Read more »

The Great Chicago Egg Hunt at Maggie Daley Friday, April 14, 2017 from 10a.m., to 2p.m. Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 552-3000 (Park )… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Hundreds gathered onto the west side of Humboldt Park, West Luis Munoz Marin Drive, to watch the official unveiling of Javier “Javy” Baez Way on Tuesday morning…. Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Mayor Robert Lovero continued his tradition of welcoming people from all backgrounds and spoke about the importance of sustaining an environment of stability, safety and diversity for… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Cientos de personas se reunieron en el sector oeste de Humboldt Park, West Luis Muñoz Marin Drive, para presenciar la develación oficial de la placa de Javier… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El Alcalde Robert Lovero continuó su tradición de recib ir a gente de todas partes y habló sobre la importancia de sostener un ambiente de estabilidad, seguridad… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou According to the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois (CACI) reports that one in ten children will experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday as a result organizations… Read more »

The State Homeless Prevention Fund, a fund of approximately $1 million, has been made available through June 30th to Chicago residents at risk of losing their homes. All Chicago administers… Read more »

El Fondo Estatal de Prevención al Desamparo, fondo de aproximadamente $1 millón, está disponible hasta el 30 de junio para los residentes de Chicago en riesgo de perder su hogar…. Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou De acuerdo a un reporte de Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois (CACI) que estipula que uno de cada diez niños experimentará abuso sexual antes de cumplir 18… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Chicago activists and residents called for more transparency Tuesday as officials with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigate an agent-involved shooting that left a man wounded. “We… Read more »

Celebrating Women By: Ashmar Mandou In honor of Women’s History Month, we showcased women from all walks of life who exemplified strength, compassion, and the motivation to propel their community… Read more »

By: Raoul Lowery Contreras Anti-illegal immigration aficionados are ecstatic over the Presidential Executive Order directing Homeland Secretary Jim Kelly to hire 5,000 new Border Patrol agents and 10,000 new Immigration… Read more »

Por: Raoul Lowery Contreras Los aficionados a la inmigración anti-ilegal están extasiados con la Orden Ejecutiva Presidencial que pide al Secretario de Homeland, Jim Kelly, que contrate 5,000 agentes de… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou La Representante Estatal “Lisa” Hernández es reconocida por el contínuo sacrificio personal que una persona debe tener cuando ocupa una posición de alto nivel. En su cuarto… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Activistas y residentes de Chicago pidieron más transparencia el martes, cuando funcionarios de U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigaban una balacera en la que se involucraba… Read more »

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced another step toward the three-year plan to deliver universal mentoring by 2018. Following a competitive process launched in December to build citywide mentoring capacity, 46 organizations… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou New legislation to close nine corporate tax loopholes would raise an estimated $924 million to help fight Illinois’ growing budget crisis, as Representative Will Guzzardi and other… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The Chicago Police Department (CPD) and members of the Community Policing Advisory Panel (Panel) on Wednesday announced opportunities for residents of Chicago to share ideas on the… Read more »

El Alcalde Rahm Emanuel anunció otro paso en un plan de tres años para dar tutoría universal para el 2018. Tras un proceso competitivo lanzado en diciembre para establecer la… Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou El Departamento de Policía de Chicago (CPD) y miembros de Community Policing Advisory Panel (Panel) anunciaron el miércoles oportunidades para que los residentes de Chicago compartan ideas… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Mayor Robert Lovero is looking forward to elevating his hometown of Berwyn to newer heights after winning for a third consecutive term in the February 28th election…. Read more »

Mayor Emanuel announced that the City of Chicago will make the Day for Change pilot a permanent fixture this year in its ongoing efforts to address homelessness. By doubling the… Read more »

El Alcalde Emanuel anunció que la Ciudad de Chicago hará del programa piloto Día por el Cambio un programa permanente este año, en sus contínuos esfuerzos de ayuda al desamparado…. Read more »

Por Ashmar Mandou El Alcalde Robert Lovero espera entusiasmado elevar su pueblo de Berwyn a nuevas alturas después de ganar un tercer término consecutivo en las elecciones del 28 de… Read more »

Immerse yourself in Chicago’s urban gateway to nature and science for free every week at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Illinois residents receive entry at no cost on suggested donation… Read more »

Sumérjase gratuitamente en el mundo de la naturaleza y la ciencia de Chicago todas las semanas en Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Los residentes de Illinois entran sin costo alguno con… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Theater enthusiasts gathered at the Chicago Cultural Center Friday, Feb. 24th to welcome the city’s new Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) presented by the Chicago Department of… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou On Ash Wednesday, three Pilsen Parishes registered families to take care of a child should their parents be detained or deported in response to increased concerns over… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El Miércoles de Ceniza, tres parroquias de Pilsen registraron a familias para cuidar a un niño en caso de que sus padres sean detenidos o deportados en… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Entusiastas del teatro se reunieron en el Centro Cultural de Chicago el viernes, 24 de febrero, para recibir la nueva Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) presentada por… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou To commemorate President’s Day, City Hall hosted a Naturalization Ceremony where 25 people, from 15 countries took the Oath of Allegiance to officially become United States… Read more »

Early Voting for the February 28, 2017 Consolidated Primary Election through February 27th. Suburban Cook County voters can vote early at any one of the four early voting sites throughout… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Latino Union of Chicago held a forum on February 9th to update the immigrant community in Albany Park about their rights under President Trump’s immigration executive… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Caregivers descended onto the Thompson Center plaza with a few choice words for Governor Bruce Rauner on Valentine’s Day, “Have a heart.” Caregivers asked Rauner to step… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El Día de San Valentín, personas a cargo de pacientes acudieron a la plaza Thompson Center con este mensaje para el Gobernador Bruce Rauner, “Ten Corazón”. Los… Read more »

La votación temprana para las Elecciones Primarias Consolidadas del 28 de febrero del 2017 para los votantes de los 27 Suburbios del Condado de Cook puede empezar en cualquiera de… Read more »

Caption por Ashmar Mandou El Sindicato Latino de Chicago sostuvo el 9 de febrero un foro para actualizar a la comunidad inmigrante de Albany Park sobre sus derechos bajo las… Read more »

Experience the magic and splendor of Shen Yun 2017 with more new shows this coming February. Tickets on sale through www.shenyun.com. Shen Yun is dedicated to reviving 5,000 years of… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Social Service agency Holsten Human Capital Development (HHCD) announced the appointment of Israel Vargas as Executive Director. “After a long search, the Holsten Human Capital Development non-profit… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 610,000 people die from heart disease each year, accounting for 1 in every 4 deaths. In… Read more »

Clear your schedule for the most anticipated event of this year, the Chicago Auto Show. Beginning February 11th through the 20th, car enthusiasts will have the opportunity to check out… Read more »

por: Ashmar Mandou La agencia de Servicio Social Holsten Human Capital Development (HHCD) anunció e lnombramiento de Israel Vargas como Director Ejecutivo. “Después de una larga búsqueda, la Junta no… Read more »

por: Ashmar Mandou De acuerdo a los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de enfermedades (CDC), cerca de 610,000 personas mueren de enfermedades cardíacas todos los años, lo que… Read more »

Experimente la magia y el esplendor de Shen Yun 2017 con más nuevos shows este febrero. Los boletos a la venta en www.shenyun.com. Shen Yun está dedicado a revivir 5000… Read more »

Deje un día libre para el más anticipado evento del año, el Chicago Auto Show. Del 11 al 20 de febrero, los entusiastas de los autos tendrán la oportunidad de… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou It has certainly been tumultuous this past week with thousands descending onto O’Hare airport to protest President Trump’s travel ban. While Chicagoans were outraged on behalf of… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The Illinois Policy Institute introduced a budget reform plan that balances the state budget and closes Illinois’ projected $7.1 billion budget deficit without a tax increase on… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Nearly 1,000 students in Chicago had smiles on their faces earlier this week as McDonald’s Owner-Operations John and Carmen De Carrier in Chicago partnered with Golden… Read more »

Caption de Ashmar Mandou Cerca de 1,000 estudiantes de Chicago sonreían a principios de esta semana cuando los propietarios de McDonald’s John y Carmen De Carrier de Chicago se unieron… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Ciertamente ha sido una catástrofe esta semana pasada con miles de personas llegando al aereopuerto O’Hare para protestar contra la prohibición de viaje del presidente Trump. Mientras… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El lunes, Illinois Policy Institute introdujo un plan de reforma al presupuesto que balancea el presupuesto estatal y cierra el déficit proyectado de $7.1 mil millones de… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday designed to crack down on “sanctuary cities” –a term for up to 300 communities that have policies protecting the nation’s… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Meijer partnered with the Italian Trade Agency to bring thousands of customers authentic Italian cuisine with the help of The Food Network’s Iron Chef America Judge Mario… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Apna Ghar Executive Director Neha Gill, Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) and members of the community to celebrate the opening of… Read more »

By Nikoleta Morales Inspired by the New York Times Magazine article “Who Runs the Streets of New Orleans,” by David Amsden, APB is a new police drama with a high-tech… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Meijer se asoció con Italian Trade Agency para llevar a miles de clientes la auténtica cocina italiana con la ayuda del Chef Mario Rizzotti, de The Food… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El Presidente Trump firmó una orden ejecutiva el miércoles, diseñada a castigar a las “ciudades santuario” – término para hasta 300 comunidades que tienen una política de… Read more »

por: Ashmar Mandou El Alcalde Rahm Emanuel se unió al Director Ejecutivo de Apna Ghar, Neha Dill, del Departamento de Servicios Familiares y de Apoyo (DFSS) y a miembros de… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Thousands are expected to descend onto downtown Chicago this Saturday, one day after President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, as part of the nationwide movement Women’s March on Washington… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Photo Credit: Tony Diaz Representatives from the Pro Life movement and representatives from the Pro Choice movement held their respective rallies on Sunday, Jan. 15th at… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Complete with their press pass in hand, a fresh notepad, and inquisitive nature, patients at Advocate Children’s Hospital came face to face with Chicago Cubs players… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Se espera que miles acudan al centro de Chicago este sábado, un día después de la toma de posesión del Presidente Electo, Donald Trump, como parte del… Read more »

Caption de Ashmar Mandou Armados con su pase de prensa en mano, una libreta de notas y una naturaleza inquisitiva, pacientes del Hospital Advocate Children se enfrentaron con los jugadores… Read more »

Caption de Ashmar Mandou Foto: Tony Díaz Representantes del movimiento Pro Vida y representantes del movimiento Pro Elección sostuvieron sus respectivas manifestaciones el domingo, 15 de enero, en Federal Plaza… Read more »

Caption by Ashmar Mandou Photos by Tony Diaz As the old adage goes, all good things must come to an end. President Barack Obama delivered his final speech in front… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Bull riding is a way of life for Brazilian native Luis Blanco, who began riding at the tender age of 12 after being inspired by his cousins…. Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou The Public Building Commission (PBC) welcomed Carina Sanchez as its new Executive Director, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced this week. “As a native Chicagoan, I am honored to… Read more »

Enero es el Mes Nacional de Concientización del Tráfico Humano. El 12 de enero, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center y YWCA Evanaston/North Shore, en colaboración con Illinois DCFS y… Read more »

Caption de Ashmar Mandou Fotos de Tony Díaz Como dice el viejo adagio, todo lo bueno tiene su fin. El Presidente Barack Obama dirigió su último discurso frente a una… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou La Comisión de Edificios Públicos (PBC) dio la bienvenida a Carina Sánchez, anunció el Alcalde Rahm Emanuel esta semana. “Como nativa de Chicago, me siento honrada de… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou El Rodeo es una forma de vida para el brasileño Luis Blanco, quien comenzó a montar toros a la corta edad de 12 años, inspirado por sus… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou According to a Williams Institute study, 40 percent of youth served by homeless youth service providers identify as LGBTQ. A Windy City Times survey of LGBTQ young… Read more »

The human trafficking of children for sex in Illinois happens in every small town and big city throughout the state. In 2016, DCFS investigated 143 calls to the hotline for… Read more »

As part of a national and statewide movement, the Women’s March on Washington – Illinois Youth Chapter will join tens of thousands of people in Washington, D.C., January 21st, the… Read more »

Como parte de un movimiento nacional y estatal, la Marcha de la Mujer en Washington – Illinois Youth Chapter se unirá a miles de personas en Washington, D.C., el 21… Read more »

El tráfico humano de niños para propósitos sexuales en Illinois ocurre en los pueblos pequeños y en las grandes ciudades en todo el estado. En el 2016, DCFS investigó 143… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou De acuerdo a un estudio de Williams Institute, 40 por ciento de jóvenes son atendidos por los proveedores de servicio a jóvenes desamparados LGBTQ. Un estudio de… Read more »

The First Amendment is alive and well in Chicago, as thousands of women and their allies will brave the cold to rally downtown on January 21 in solidarity with others… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou After months of community protest, pressure, and shaming politicians, it was announced that the North Side Housing and Supportive Services Shelter on Lawrence Avenue will be saved… Read more »

Por: Ashmar Mandou Después de meses de protesta comunitaria, presión y de avergonzar a los políticos, se anunció que el albergue North Side Housing and Supportive Services Shelter de la… Read more »

La primera enmienda está viva en Chicago mientras miles de mujeres y sus aliados se enfrentarán al frío en una manifestación en el centro del Chicago, el 21 de enero,… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou For individuals or families in need of hot meal this Christmas, a few shelters and soup kitchens will be open to welcome Chicagoans with open arms and… Read more »

The holidays are in full gear, and that means back to back parties, dinners and get-togethers to attend! Whether it’s the office holiday party, a friends’ dinner gathering or a… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou Centro de Trabajadores Unidos welcomed the Calumet City Council’s passage of an ordinance which provided for the submission of an advisory public referendum to appear on the… Read more »