Cyclists tour Little Village to support street vendors
Cyclists rode through Little Village and Pilsen on a Street Vendor Bike Tour to show solidarity with immigrant vendors and support their businesses amid growing enforcement pressures.
Stop The War Declared on U.S. Informal Workers
“Operation Midway Blitz,” the latest ICE effort in the Chicago area, has unleashed fear among immigrant communities, targeting informal workers like street vendors and day laborers who form the backbone of neighborhood life. From Franklin Park to Broadview, tear gas, arrests, and fatal encounters have left families shaken. Experts warn the crackdown threatens not only lives but the cultural and economic fabric of Chicago itself.
Faith, Democracy and the Catholic Duty To Stay Involved
In a moment of polarization and despair, opting out may feel easier. However, democracy depends on those willing to participate.
Trump Administration Escalates ICE Operations in Chicago Suburbs, Sparking Illinois Trust Act Debate
The Trump Administration has ramped up Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the Chicago area this month as part of
La Ventanita: Uniting Conservative Mothers and Liberal Daughters
When Northwestern theater and creative writing junior Lux Vargas wrote and brought to life La Ventanita, she created a space
Chicago Protest: Thousands Rally Against Trump’s National Guard Deployment
CHICAGO — Thousands of demonstrators gathered Saturday afternoon in Chicago’s Gallery Plaza to protest the Trump administration’s deployment of the National Guard
How the Latino Medical Student Association Shaped My Journey
From the moment I first held a stethoscope, I felt the pull of pediatric medicine. Growing up in Chicago’s Northwest
Chicago’s DIY hardcore music scene, combating ICE through sound and solidarity
In late February, Chicago cold- a little over a month into Trump’s second term as president- a hundred or so
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
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.”
Nemi Snacks: Going beyond the stereotypes
“When I entered the ‘ethnic aisle’ all of the brands I saw that were inspired by Latino culture were unfortunately based in stereotypes of Latinos”
Chicago’s ‘Colores Mexicanos’
“We had a garage sale with face masks, all handmade. And that was when the boom began.”