Grandfather’s Recipe Brings Mezcal From Oaxaca To Chicago
Family business provides opportunities for Indigenous community.
Sazón de Illinois: Reina’s Cakes
Reina’s Cakes opened in April but the baker’s sweet treats have been tempting taste buds in Humboldt Park for years.
IL Latino News & CAN-TV Launch New Programming
¡Presente! and Sazón, two programs highlighting the work and lifestyle of Latinos debut this week!
Student mothers share challenges they face as they work towards graduation
“It was hard at first juggling everything when I had my daughter, taking care of my motherly responsibilities, all while dealing with my student responsibilities as well,” Arciniega said.
‘She’s a fighter’: Young Afro-Latina boxer crowned champion in all-female category in Washington Park
Three and a half years ago, Jones set foot in the gym for the first time, but her boxing journey dates back much earlier.
Painting Memories: Art uplifts and inspires a 91-year old Mexican man with dementia
“Art helps our seniors focus and concentrate—it gives them a purpose to feel appreciated…,” said Luisa Ornelas, LAMDA program coordinator.
Hispanic or Latina: An Incomplete Story
First time novelist, Diana Rojas introduces us to “Litany of Saints: A Triptych.” Stories about new Americans.
IL Latino News & CAN TV Expand Partnership
“Chicago Politics,” “Sazón de Illinois”, and “Presente!” lead new programming on CAN-TV.
Jasmine Gonzalez: “It takes a village”
Improving the quality of life for the working-class and immigrant populations of Chicago’s southwest side
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.
Research Supporting Indigenous and Alternative Health Practices
Should traditional healthcare practices include sound and light therapies inspired by ancestral knowledge?
Illinois Primary: Diversity of State Supreme Court called into question
“This (Latino) perspective is essential for a judiciary that aims to serve justice equitably and with a deep understanding of all its constituents” -ILA