Chicago

At Chicago’s teacher strike no one is thinking about the children

At Chicago’s teacher strike no one is thinking about the children When school children start paying union dues, then perhaps they can expect unions to represent their interests. One has to wonder what the CTU is thinking. It’s certainly not the children.

Latino parents brace themselves for Chicago teachers strike

Latino parents brace themselves for Chicago teachers strike A looming teachers strike in Chicago has many immigrant parents worried.

Immigration activists gear up for Aug. 15 DREAM Relief Day

Immigration activists gear up for Aug. 15 DREAM Relief Day In two weeks, around 1 million people who were brought into the country illegally as children can begin applying for temporary permission to live and work in the U.S. under a directive aimed at DREAM Act students.

Hunger strike in Chicago over transplants for undocumented immigrants

Hunger strike in Chicago over transplants for undocumented immigrants Reverend Jose Landaverde and four others are engaged in a hunger strike going on 12 days to raise awareness for the plight of undocumented immigrants who will die without organ transplants.

Marco Rubio the favorite VP choice of Chicago CPAC attendees

Marco Rubio the favorite VP choice of Chicago CPAC attendees Florida Sen. Marco Rubio was the undisputed favorite vice presidential choice of conservative activists gathered for the Chicago Conservative Political Action Conference.

Chicago boxing club keeping Latino kids off the streets

Chicago boxing club keeping Latino kids off the streets In Chicago's La Villita/Little Village neighborhood a boxing club has been operating for five years for the physical and educational development of Latino youths seeking to escape street gangs and other problems on the streets.

Chicago’s 10th Ward maintains Latino majority under new map

Chicago’s 10th Ward maintains Latino majority under new map For an area that has one of Chicago's oldest Spanish-speaking enclaves, the Southeast Side doesn't reflect that fact in its political representation in City Hall.

Quelino Ojeda Jimenez deported over hospital bills, dies in Mexico (Video)

Quelino Ojeda Jimenez deported over hospital bills, dies in Mexico (Video) An undocumented Mexican immigrant deported from Chicago after an on-the-job injury paralyzed him died Sunday while in the care of a small, Mexican hospital unequipped to handle his complications.

Study finds Latino workers trapped under ‘blue-collar ceiling’

Study finds Latino workers trapped under ‘blue-collar ceiling’ Better educational opportunities, more job skills critical to younger generation doing better than parents.

Nudging Latinos toward math and science

Nudging Latinos toward math and science Girls are intrigued by the subjects, but boys avoid chance at potentially lucrative careers

Local Latinos provide boost to the economy

Local Latinos provide boost to the economy The Chicago area’s Latino population is becoming an increasingly vital contributor to the local economy, disputing a perception that Latinos tend to take more than they contribute to society, a new report claims.

Latino elected leaders convene in Chicago for inaugural economic policy discussion

Latino elected leaders convene in Chicago for inaugural economic policy discussion NALEO will convene over 40 Latino state legislators, county and municipal officials from across the country at the group’s first National Economic Policy Institute, taking place November 14-17, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago is home to 1st Latino microbrewery in U.S.

Chicago is home to 1st Latino microbrewery in U.S. Two immigrants from Mexico and Costa Rica have launched the United States' first Latino-run microbrewery in this midwestern city, quickly building a loyal customer base.

Latino political empowerment comes at others’ expense

Latino political empowerment comes at others’ expense El Gallito manages to take the moral high-ground, while also referring to his opponent as a “buffoon.” That’s definitely some rooster-like crowing from Gutierrez.

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