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Erie Neighborhood House brings hope to the community

As immigration enforcement fears grow in Chicago’s Latine communities, Erie Neighborhood House is adapting its services to reach families.

Democracy, Immigration

Pritzker uses State of the State to defend immigrants, says Chicago targeted by federal actions

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker used his State of the State address to criticize federal immigration enforcement and frame the issue as a test of national values.

Arts and Culture

From Puebla to Chicago: The Art of Education at Galería 88

Galería 88 Artesanías is a Chicago storefront with artistry from a wife and husband duo from Puebla, Mexico, created from family members and friends from their hometown in Mexico.

¡Presente!: Leaders who are showing up for our communities, Community

Q&A With Francia García Hernández

Francia García Hernández sits down for a Q&A session with a reporter to discuss representing the Hispanic/Latino community in Chicago through her journalism with Block Club Chicago and her partnership with CAN-TV.

¡Presente!: Leaders who are showing up for our communities, Community, ILLN Opinion+, Opinion

Op-Ed: The People Who Built Chicago Deserve to Breathe

Op-Ed: Chicago’s working families shouldn’t have to choose between good union jobs and the right to breathe clean air in the neighborhoods they helped build.

Community, Featured, Sports

Pe Erre’s La Casa del Domino Highlights Puerto Rican Culture in Humboldt Park

In Chicago’s Humboldt Park, a new dominoes club is creating a vibrant community space where Puerto Rican culture, laughter and tradition are passed down across generations.

Community, Democracy, Health, Solutions Journalism

Chicago’s First Environmental Justice Ordinance Faces Uncertain Future in City Council

Chicago’s first environmental justice ordinance, created to curb pollution in Black and brown neighborhoods, has stalled in City Council as activists and alderpeople clash over its future.

¡Presente!: Leaders who are showing up for our communities, ILLN Partners

Healing Across Borders: Illinois Doctor Brings His Heart Back to Bolivia

For Dr. Alvaro Encinas, medicine is about empowering patients to heal themselves, whether in Illinois’ Latino communities or on medical missions in Bolivia.

Business

Berwyn Cake Studio Serves Memories of Mexico

Inspired by flan, guava, marzipan and gansito, Berwyn baker Stephanie Charo turned her dream into SC’s Cake Studio after losing her job and starting from zero.