Campaign urges Illinoisans to buy Latino to build America
During Hispanic Heritage Month, leaders wanting to expand the economic power of Latino business owners are asking shoppers in Illinois and elsewhere to do their part.
The Price of “Situational Awareness”: Protecting Immigrant Families from Over-Surveillance
A call for deeper scrutiny of municipal contracts with surveillance tech companies like Axon to ensure privacy and community accountability.
ILLN Receives Field Foundation Support to Launch Neighborhood Navigators
The investment expands ILLN’s digital‑first newsroom, accelerating its shift toward social‑media‑first storytelling that meets Latino audiences where they already are.
Local ICE patrolling continues Mexican protest legacy: ‘I don’t want to let my guard down’
William Guerrero, a community organizer known as “The KiD From Pilsen,” is patrolling Chicago’s neighborhoods to protect residents from increased ICE activity.
The Obama Presidential Center Shows How Far We’ve Come — and How Far We’re Falling
“The Center is a testament to that truth. And as it opens its doors, it invites us to remember who we are, what we’ve overcome, and what we must continue to strive for — together.”
Allies United Holds Cross‑Community Meetings to Protect Civil Rights Across Chicagoland
Chicago coalition Allies United emphasizes cross-community organizing and solidarity as essential to protecting civil rights as Latino communities face renewed challenges tied to immigration enforcement, voting rights and constitutional protections.
Humboldt Park Magazine: A Love Letter to a Vibrant Community
The new digital publication features profiles of local artists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.
Medill Accelerator Taps Illinois Latino News to Strengthen Community Reporting
“The Latino population needs more coverage that is representative of Latinos, by Latinos. We look forward to working with ILLN.”
Erie Neighborhood House brings hope to the community
As immigration enforcement fears grow in Chicago’s Latine communities, Erie Neighborhood House is adapting its services to reach families.
Illinois Latino News to Lead Statewide Project on Latino Civic Power Through Healing Illinois Initiative
How Latino communities are shaping Illinois’ democratic future through lived experience, history, and community‑driven solutions.
Q&A With Francia García Hernández
Francia García Hernández sits down for a Q&A session with a reporter to discuss representing the Hispanic/Latino community in Chicago through her journalism with Block Club Chicago and her partnership with CAN-TV.
Op-Ed: The People Who Built Chicago Deserve to Breathe
Op-Ed: Chicago’s working families shouldn’t have to choose between good union jobs and the right to breathe clean air in the neighborhoods they helped build.