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
Sazón de Illinois: Exodo Hospitality Brings Mexican-Peruvian Flavor to Chicago
At Exodo Hospitality’s Chicago restaurants, familiar dishes are reimagined to tell a broader story about Latino culture and community.
Latino Communities Say ICE Presence is Changing How They Gather and Celebrate
Latino communities in Chicago are adjusting public celebrations and cultural traditions amid growing concerns over immigration enforcement.
‘Fun Day With Misa’ Brings Bilingual Storytelling to Chicago Kids
With hand-drawn illustrations and parallel Spanish translation, “Fun Day With Misa” helps kids practice language while enjoying a playful story.
Beyond the Protests: How To Support Immigrant Communities Amidst ICE Raids
The ongoing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids have created widespread panic and confusion across Chicago. Many of the city’s
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.