Op-Ed: Building a school community where learning blossoms
A classroom moment rooted in trauma shows why culturally responsive teaching is essential to helping immigrant students feel seen, safe and connected.
Illinois’ District 7 Congressional Candidates on Immigration and Key Issues
On Thursday, Feb. 26, Democratic candidates running for congressional representative in Illinois’ 7th district gathered in downtown Chicago to speak to Streeterville and River North residents about their stances on bipartisanship, public safety, education, and immigration.
Three Candidates Vie to Become First Latino Representative for Illinois’ 7th Congressional District
As the Illinois primary on March 17 approaches, three Latino candidates hope to become the Democratic nominee: Anabel Mendoza, Jazmin J. Robinson, and Felix Tello.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Q&A with Baltazar Enríquez: Perspectives from Little Village Community Council President
Baltzar Enríquez was born in Michoacán, Mexico, and moved to Chicago at the age of three. Little Village, often called