Sazón De Illinois: La Casa de Samuel

A taste of Mexico in one of Chicago’s most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods

By |2024-11-15T19:40:46+00:00June 18, 2024|Community, Sazón: The flavorful influence of Latino cuisine, entrepreneurship, and culture|Comments Off on Sazón De Illinois: La Casa de Samuel

Energy costs, warming climate spark stricter energy codes for HUD housing

The rules will affect new residential construction projects funded by the federal Housing and Rural Development agency. Now, lawmakers are pushing the agency that oversees the nation’s two largest mortgage backers to adopt similar measures.

By |2024-06-04T19:10:25+00:00June 14, 2024|Environment|Comments Off on Energy costs, warming climate spark stricter energy codes for HUD housing

“Implementing a cumulative impacts ordinance is not merely a policy change—it’s morally right”

Gina Ramirez, the Midwest Director of Environmental Health for the Natural Resources Defense Council argues the need to change Chicago’s zoning laws to eliminate sacrifice zones.

By |2024-05-28T02:46:03+00:00June 10, 2024|Environment, Opinion|Comments Off on “Implementing a cumulative impacts ordinance is not merely a policy change—it’s morally right”

Painting Memories: Art uplifts and inspires a 91-year old Mexican man with dementia

“Art helps our seniors focus and concentrate—it gives them a purpose to feel appreciated…,” said Luisa Ornelas, LAMDA program coordinator.

By |2024-05-13T09:19:19+00:00May 13, 2024|Health|Comments Off on Painting Memories: Art uplifts and inspires a 91-year old Mexican man with dementia

What you should know about the disturbing tactics some anti-abortion centers use to target Latinas

Reproductive justice advocates say Latinas are being lured by promises of free pregnancy tests and free diapers. Many are unknowingly walking into clinics that push a hidden agenda.

By |2024-04-28T23:22:26+00:00April 28, 2024|Health|Comments Off on What you should know about the disturbing tactics some anti-abortion centers use to target Latinas

A Latina mother’s resilience shines through gentrification at Little Village Discount Mall: ‘We are still open’

“I came with lots of hopes and dreams when I left my country to come and work, and that’s what motivated me to have my own business,” Bertha Veronica Ramirez said.

By |2024-04-09T18:34:16+00:00April 12, 2024|Economy|Comments Off on A Latina mother’s resilience shines through gentrification at Little Village Discount Mall: ‘We are still open’

Majority of Hispanics, Latinos consume news in English

The findings of the Pew Research Center report are consistent with ongoing trends that signify a decades-long shift within the U.S. Hispanic and Latino community - a preponderance for English.

By |2024-04-01T18:17:17+00:00April 2, 2024|Community|Comments Off on Majority of Hispanics, Latinos consume news in English
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