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Opinion
Latinos make solid and consistent contributions to Illinois’ population and labor force. Were it not for Latinos, the state’s population and workforce would have...
Health
Period poverty is a global issue experienced by millions of people, especially houseless, low-income and Black and Brown communities. Still, so many are unaware...
Community
WBEZ Chicago and Illinois Latino News (ILLN) are proud to announce a new partnership in best serving the public. The collaboration between ILLN and...
Opinion
“I don’t know of any abuelita that calls her granddaughter, ‘Hey you Latinx, I’m going to throw you the chancla (flip-flop).’ It just doesn’t...
Community
No one should have to choose between decent, safe, affordable housing and one that is insecure, unhealthy, or worse – be forced into homelessness....
Community
“When I am faced with the choice of doing nothing or doing something, I will always choose to act. I am a person of...
Community
Illinois Latino News (ILLN) is proud to announce its new partnership with the Chicago Reporter (TCR), a groundbreaking moment for independent journalism. The collaboration...
Community
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Or is it ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana? How does one celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month anyway? With tequila and...
Politics
“Few people in our nation’s history have been more challenged or found a time more challenging or difficult than the time we’re in now,”...
Health
An estimated 300 million people menstruate around the world on any given day. Still, the stigma surrounding this normal bodily function contributes to the...
Immigration
On a cold October night in Chicago, Javier Collina searched for shelter after traveling for six weeks by foot, bus, truck, and train from...