Angeles Ponpa Named Managing Editor of LNN Midwest
Ponpa leads coverage that amplifies Hispanic and Latino voices and explores the challenges and contributions of Latino communities across Illinois and Wisconsin
Chicago’s Latino ‘Cultural Hubs’ Keep Heritage Alive Through the Arts
“Why do we do this? We do this to change the perception, to break stereotypes, to create awareness, to let people know who we are,” Vargas said.
Berwyn Youth Programming Still Exists, Here Is How It Prevails in the Social Media Age
“Getting communication out to everyone in the Berwyn community is absolutely a challenge.”
How different Chicago organizations are informationally combating ICE
“The current administration is violating constitutional rights on a daily basis,” says Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward).
Healing Beyond the Hospital: A Community Response to Disabled Gun Violence Survivors
Interviews provide firsthand experience about the barriers to accessing resources including healthcare, housing, employment.
The American Pope
“The greatest moment in the history of the greatest city.” – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
New Answer to Gentrification in Humboldt Park
Affordable housing developments in Chicago’s Humboldt Park aim to provide living spaces for local educators, artists and medical professionals, recognizing them as community pillars.
Chicago’s ‘Colores Mexicanos’
“We had a garage sale with face masks, all handmade. And that was when the boom began.”
Chicago death doula provides at-home, Spanish language services to Mexican American families
“No necesitas el lenguaje para tú enseñarle a otra persona que tú estás ahí, que ellos no están solos”, Bianchi said.
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster
“It’s ultimately a story about friendship, discovering who you are, trying to understand who you are,” said Maydi Díaz.
Sazón de Illinois: La Bruquena
An unwavering community pillar, the restaurant celebrates La Isla del Encanto’s rich flavors.
The role of theater in fostering constructive political dialogue
How theater and the Arts can help effectively introduce opposing viewpoints and communicate through those differences.