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‘Be bold’ Congressman Luis Gutierrez’s message to President Obama
By: Ashmar Mandou Amid a packed room at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) office, 55 E. Jackson, U.S. Congressman Luis Gutierrez, Laura Garza, secretary-treasurer for SEIU… Read more
Faces of The Child Migrant Crisis
The photography exhibit “Faces of The Child Migrant Crisis” opened November 3 at the Richard J. Daley Civic Center and runs through December 5, 2014. The Daley Center is located… Read more
Governor Quinn Announces Investment in Two Area Projects
Governor Pat Quinn on November 1st announced a $2 million investment in housing non-profit La Casa Norte for construction of a community center and shelter facility in Chicago’s Humboldt Park… Read more
The Illinois Herbalife Campaign Assists 25th Victim
Community leaders from the Illinois Herbalife Campaign announced that another group of victims from Illinois have filed complaints with both the office of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the… Read more
November Money Smart Workshops at CPL
The Chicago Public Library continues its free series of financial literacy programs designed to help people become more “money smart.” Presented in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago… Read more
Lakeside Bank Celebrated “Make a Difference Day”
In Honor of Make a Difference Day, the largest national day of helping others, Lakeside Bank hosted its 7th Annual “Women Who Make a Difference” Awards Reception on Wednesday, Oct…. Read more
Jesus Garcia Opens Up About Mayor Candidacy
By: Nikoleta Morales On October 29th, Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia attended and spoke at the fourth annual Latino Policy Forum breakfast “Latinos on the Move.” Lawndale Bilingual Newspaper… Read more
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk Discusses Career Paths, Foreign Affairs at Triton College
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk spoke about his career path to senator and shared his perspective on foreign affairs, medicinal marijuana and other various relevant topics to Triton College students during… Read more
City Officially Unveils Plans for Edwards School Annex
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Alderman Edward M. Burke joined Principal Judith Sauri (far-left) and community leader Silvia Miranda (far-right) at the Edwards School in the 14th Ward for a forum… Read more
Virtual Latino Employment Collapse in Illinois
by Daniel Nardini Illinois still faces a higher unemployment rate than is true of its neighbors Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin. But that in of itself does not tell the whole… Read more »