Illinois Latino News announces the launch of ILLN Opinion+
Illinois Latino News (ILLN) announces the launch of ILLN Opinion+, a monthly series that invites community leaders to showcase their […]
Día de los Reyes closes the holiday season
Many Latinos in Illinois are excitedly waiting for Día de los Reyes, Three Kings Day, the closing event of the
Latino Christmas Traditions: A food-centered holiday
Christmas is this week, and the thoughts of Latino families across the state are set to the centerpiece of that
Sylvia Puente: leading with ‘ganas’
While the holiday malaise has abated the battle to redraw Chicago’s 50 wards, for the time being, both Latino and
La Villita’s Guadalupe Mural Continues to Heal
Nearly two decades later, La Villita artist returns to redo popular mural of La Virgen de Guadalupe and tell the story behind it
Housing Is A Human Right
No one should have to choose between decent, safe, affordable housing and one that is insecure, unhealthy, or worse –
Beat The Streets Chicago: Lessons on and off the mat
“When I am faced with the choice of doing nothing or doing something, I will always choose to act. I
Dia de Acción de Gracias: a blending of Latino and American traditions
Hispanic–Latinos are known for acculturation; adapting to the prevailing culture while holding onto their original cultural values and traditions. The balancing
Little Village community farm to promote a healthy lifestyle
The Little Village community is reaping the fruits of an over 20-year long fight for environmental justice with the construction
ILLatinoNews and The Chicago Reporter Announce Editorial Partnership
Illinois Latino News (ILLN) is proud to announce its new partnership with the Chicago Reporter (TCR), a groundbreaking moment for
Telemundo’s Julio Vaqueiro on tapping into Chicago’s Latino experience
The sound of heavy traffic and heavy winds surround the mostly full Discount Mall parking lot on 26th Street. As
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Día de Muertos: A cultural celebration dating back thousands of years — it’s not Mexican Halloween
Día de Muertos, or Día de los Muertos as it is called in the United States, is NOT Mexican Halloween nor is