Battling Homelessness: A Mother’s Journey Towards Stability
Over 1 million women and over 2 million children experience homelessness every year in the United States despite it being one of the richest countries in the world.
The American Pope
“The greatest moment in the history of the greatest city.” – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
Doubled-Up and Overlooked: Homelessness Definition Doesn’t Reflect Most Vulnerable
The definition of homelessness federal agencies use “needs to be amended,” said Barbara Duffield, executive director of SchoolHouse Connection.
‘We can’t lose hope’: A Pilsen Mother’s Mission to Save Monarch Butterflies
“I want my grandchildren to know about the monarch butterflies,” Claudia Galeno-Sanchez said.
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.
‘We are running out of food’: Food pantry in Little Village struggles to balance needs of neighbors and new migrants
Pan de Vida has seen an increase of 100 people coming to the pantry for food four days a week since New Life Centers started a program helping to furnish housing for migrant families.
Brighton Park Residents Vent Support, Opposition and Frustration at Community Meeting on Migrant Encampment
Neighbors divided on city’s plan for a winterized “Base Camp” shelter at 38th Street and California Avenue
Técnicos and rudos face off at the Goodman Theatre
Lucha Teotl, the groundbreaking show integrating the vibrant tradition of lucha libre’s freestyle-masked wrestling deeply embedded in the cultural fabric
From One Mayor To The Next: Polluted Communities Still Dealing With Life And Death
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is promising to dismantle environmental racism, but distressed residents in Pilsen are apprehensive.
How We Cover Democracy: LNN’s Promise
One year ago, the Latino News Network pivoted its coverage to focus on local Hispanic / Latino communities’ relationships and involvement
New Report: Shocking Low Turnout by Black and Latino Voters in this Year’s Chicago Mayoral Race
Brandon Johnson’s election this past April as Chicago’s new mayor has been hailed across the country as an electrifying victory
Alderwoman Nicole Lee: Government Reflecting The Community
An expected bump in violent crime this summer has Chicago officials and community leaders rolling out strategies focused on public