Latinx Talks Highlights Latinas Running in Primary Election
The National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) reports that Latinos make up less than 2 percent of all elected […]
Meriden Students Protest Against Gun Violence and Discuss Its Impact on Latino Communities
Meriden students from Maloney and Platt High School organized separate student walkouts earlier this month to protest against gun violence
Yoellie Iglesias: The Mother of All Mothers
“I really believe that for me to be able to keep Angel safe, the only way that I can do
Blood and Booze: The history of Cinco de Mayo
The images that come to mind for most United States residents when thinking of Cinco de Mayo are of Mexican
Santiago among 4 Latinas making an impact in Meriden
State Rep. Hilda E. Santiago, D-Meriden, said serving people and working in state government is her biggest passion. Her involvement in local government
Afro-Latinas stress the complexity of their roots
The first time DePaul junior, Ariana Collazo heard of an Afro-Latina individual in school was last year during her Afro
Massiel Abramson and “The Power of Our Narratives”
During the entirety of the COVID-19 pandemic, Latinos, in particular, have suffered and faced disproportional health and economic impacts. For
WBEZ and Illinois Latino News Announce New Community Engagement Partnership in Chicago
WBEZ Chicago and Illinois Latino News (ILLN) are proud to announce a new partnership in best serving the public. The
Mixed Emotions Over City Landmark Designation Of Little Village Arch
After 31 years of the Little Village Arch serving as a symbol of the Mexican community in Chicago, the two-story
Dominicans in Meriden honor Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia
The Dominican community of Meriden celebrated Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia — Our Lady of Altagracia — the “protector of the Dominican
Illinois Latino News announces the launch of ILLN Opinion+
Illinois Latino News (ILLN) announces the launch of ILLN Opinion+, a monthly series that invites community leaders to showcase their
Día de los Reyes closes the holiday season
Many Latinos in Illinois are excitedly waiting for Día de los Reyes, Three Kings Day, the closing event of the