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Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation: Shaping Tomorrow’s Latino Leaders in Chicago

In 2002, the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation (ILLCF) was established by a group of Chicago-based male legislators. Their vision…

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Six-Year-Old Jules Zion Breaks New Ground as First Black and Latino Troy Bolton in High School Musical Production

Emerging onto the scene with a groundbreaking role, Jules Zion, a mere six years old, is capturing attention as the…

3 days ago

Yesenia Moises Celebrates Afro-Latino Voices in Her New Release, “Sounds Like Joy”

For many children, seeing themselves reflected in books doesn’t happen often enough. That’s why author, illustrator, and toy designer Yesenia…

3 weeks ago

New US Citizens Take Oath at Chicago’s Instituto del Progreso Latino Ceremony

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Dozens of people took their oath to officially become new citizens on Friday in Chicago. The naturalization…

4 weeks ago

Destinos Latino Theater Fest Makes a Comeback in Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance proudly announces the 8th edition of Destinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival.Running…

1 month ago

Chicago Latino Leaders Oppose Trump’s Potential National Guard Deployment Plan

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There's more pushback to President Donald Trump's plan to possibly deploy National Guard troops to Chicago.Wednesday morning,…

2 months ago

Vandalism in Chicago: Swastikas Found on Buildings in Pilsen Neighborhood with Latino Community Center Targeted, CPD Reports

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Multiple buildings were vandalized early Saturday on the city's Southwest Side, Chicago police said.A Latino community center…

3 months ago

A man mistakenly shoots two Latino men thinking they were undocumented immigrants.

Inset: Douglas Wayne Cornett (Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office). Background: The gas station where Cornett shot two men because he believed they…

4 months ago

“South Florida Latino Trump Supporters Remain Loyal, Yet Express Concerns on Immigration Stance”

MIAMI — After four months with President Donald Trump at the helm, Reinerio de la Torre says he's waiting to see…

5 months ago

Protest Erupts as Federal Officers in Tactical Gear Enter Latino Community in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dozens of protesters converged in the heart of the Latino community in Minneapolis on Tuesday after a…

5 months ago