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.
Stop The War Declared on U.S. Informal Workers
Operation Midway Blitz brings militarized immigration enforcement into Chicago and targets informal workers such as street vendors, day laborers and their families. Witnesses saw heavily armed ICE agents unload young men, teens and older adults into detention vans, just days after a restaurant worker and father of two died in a suburban stop. The raids do not target “the worst of the worst.” Instead, they dismantle community lifelines: the tamale vendor up at 3 a.m., the day laborer who risks unpaid work and the neighbors who guide children to school. Their removal attacks more than individuals. It attacks the fabric of American cities.
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
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
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”
Sugar Sweet Dreams: A Business With A Greater Purpose
Born and raised in Mexico City, Tania Marquez is a Dreamer who is giving back to her community one delicious cake at a time!
Chicago’s ‘Colores Mexicanos’
“We had a garage sale with face masks, all handmade. And that was when the boom began.”