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Celebrating the New Year: Latino Traditions
The New Year is a significant time for many cultures [...]
President Jimmy Carter Remembered As Defender of Democracy
Carter withdrew U.S. support for the Somoza regime in Nicaragua. He reduced military aid to Augusto Pinochet in Chile, Ernesto Geisel in Brazil, and Jorge Rafael Videla in Argentina.
Sazón de Illinois: La Luna
An artistic restaurant with an atmosphere and cuisine reflecting the spirit of the Pilsen community.
Feliz Navidad: How Many Latinos Celebrate Christmas
The holiday celebration is a blend of religious significance with festive spirit.
Collaborative Seeks To Better Understand Community Needs
“So we have to be careful about balancing new ideas with old ideas,” said Nester Zaualo, a social work student and Berwyn resident. “And give space for new voices and new ideas and some change..."
Proposed Protections Aim to Support Declining Monarch Butterfly Populations
Some populations are at greater than 99% chance of extinction by 2080.
Sazón de Illinois: Reina’s Cakes
Reina’s Cakes opened in April but the baker’s sweet treats have been tempting taste buds in Humboldt Park for years.
Why The FAFSA Can’t Be A Barrier To Latinos Pursuing Higher Education
Students are afraid that the information they provide will supply the incoming administration with data that could make it easier to deport their parents.
Doubled-Up and Overlooked: Homelessness Definition Doesn’t Reflect Most Vulnerable
The definition of homelessness federal agencies use “needs to be amended,” said Barbara Duffield, executive director of SchoolHouse Connection.
This Thanksgiving, it’s not only OK, but necessary to talk politics
After a long and grueling election season, we need to connect with and not avoid one another.
Hispanic neighborhoods in Chicago suffer unequal exposure to chemicals
Decades of irresponsible and unjust use of toxic chemicals threaten the health of already disadvantaged communities.