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Little Village, Humboldt Park, and Pilsen are just some neighborhoods that exemplify communities known for high-volume of Latinos. When asked to point to where...
Democracy
IL Latino News covers the social determinants of health and democracy. Ensuring that the public has accurate information about and fair access to the judicial system is...
Democracy
With over 50 percent of votes cast in the February election deriving from voters 55 or older, this demographic holds significant weight in deciding...
Democracy
IL Latino News covers the social determinants of health and democracy. Collaborations like the coalition of Chicago’s largest Black and Latino-serving organizations to produce the candidate conversation...
Democracy
Early Voting in all 50 Wards opened Monday and the Chicago mayoral election is now less than two weeks away. A new poll released...
Health
For many menstruators the cost of bleeding forces them to choose which essential need will be met that month. “It was that struggle of...
Health
An estimated 300 million people menstruate around the world on any given day. Still, the stigma surrounding this normal bodily function contributes to the...
Democracy
Scotland made international headlines in August becoming the first country to provide free period products to its citizens. While the U.S. isn’t there, legislation...
Health
Gray skies and clouds signal spotted rain showers above the heads of folks bundled in their winter coats, lining their carritos up along the...
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Across the U.S. and Illinois, COVID-related hospitalizations are up. Earlier this year, the Biden administration ended the public health emergency for COVID-19. But, for...
Education
“Ms. V., do you have a sanitary napkin?” This is a common question Mai Villasenor hears throughout the school year. Whether it’s in class,...