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Gingrich Wants UPS and FedEx to Find the “Illegal Immigrants” in the Country
March 15, 2012 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen | State News
For the one or two people that are currently following the Presidential candidacy of Newt “I can still win” Gingrich, he is currently spouting off about immigration in Illinois, where he is visiting ahead of the Tuesday primary. continue reading »
Mayor Emanuel Announces New Sustainability-Focused Twitter Feed and Web Page
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | State News
Continues Commitment to Promoting Sustainability For All Chicagoans. The Office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that it would launch a new sustainability webpage and Twitter account, continue reading »
Mayor Emanuel Takes Measure to Protect Chicagoans as they Receive Help Preparing Taxes
February 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | State News
New Ordinance Installs Safeguards Against Predatory Tax Preparers; Empowers City to Investigate and Prosecute Tax Preparation Businesses for Deceptive Practices continue reading »
Video Footage of Chicago Beating Prompts Online Anti-Bullying Campaign
January 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff | State News
Explosive campaign on Change.org calls for effective anti-bullying education and the prosecution of seven Chicago teenagers who filmed themselves beating and robbing an Asian student, then posted the video online. continue reading »
7 Boys in Bridgeport Neighborhood Record Themselves Beating Boy, Post on YouTube (VIDEO)
January 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff | State News
The alley behind James Ward Elementary School in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood was the site of a gruesome beating of a teenaged boy, and while it was hard to watch, the attack was caught on video and loaded to YouTube. continue reading »
New Study Says Chicago Metropolitan Workforce Set to be 25% Latino by 2015
November 16, 2011 | by University of Notre Dame Institute for Latino Studies | State News
A recent study has estimated that roughly 25 percent of Chicago’s workforce will be Hispanic by the year 2015. The report, titled “The State of Latino Chicago 2010: continue reading »
New Study Says Chicago Metropolitan Workforce Set to be 25% Latino by 2015
November 16, 2011 | by University of Notre Dame Institute for Latino Studies | Latino Daily News
A recent study has estimated that roughly 25 percent of Chicago’s workforce will be Hispanic by the year 2015. The report, titled “The State of Latino Chicago 2010: continue reading »
Chicago Public Schools Chief, Police Superintendent Tout Merits of Automated Speed Enforcement
October 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | State News
Legislation would allow City to monitor speeding vehicles near schools and parks in an effort to increase student and pedestrian safety. continue reading »
Mayor Emanuel: Water Main Break Shows Needs for Infrastructure Renewal
October 17, 2011 | by HS News Staff | State News
Saturday, a nearly 100-year-old water main broke in Chicago’s Back-of-the-Yards neighborhood, and Mayor Rahm Emanuel pointed to it as an example of the city’s need to renew its infrastructure. continue reading »
High Speed Winds to Blame for Building Collapse
September 30, 2011 | by HS News Staff | State News
It is believed that high-speed winds were to blame for the collapse of a building in Little Village.The winds reached speeds of 30 to 35 mpg, and had gusts of 50 mph. The second floor of a Little Village home lost bricks, which fell to the sidewalk, expo continue reading »
Late Night Fire Injures Elderly
August 17, 2011 | by Chicago Sun Times | State News
Tuesday night, in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, a fire injured two elderly people in an apartment building occupied by many elderly and handicapped residents. continue reading »
Enjoy the Sights and Sounds of Humboldt Park’ Puerto Rican Pride Festival (VIDEO)
July 8, 2011 | by MundoMusical (YouTube) | State News
Enjoy the Sights and Sounds of Humboldt Park' Puerto Rican Pride Festival. "A grand day in the neighborhood of Humboldt Park...chicago's north side...Sir Oscar Hernandez & His Grammy award winning Orchestra hit town 2 celebrate the festivities in the park in honor of Puerto Rico n Ricans all over the World.......The annual Puerto Rican Parade Festival of Humboldt Park....." continue reading »
(Brighton Park) Man Allegedly Steals T.V. and Gets Killed For It
June 3, 2011 | by HS News Staff | State News
Police say Raul Medina got into an argument with another man over the alleged theft of a television set, an argument that led to Medina's death. Police are spoke with two "persons of interest" Thursday afternoon, after a wit continue reading »
Illinois General Assembly Clears Way for Clean Energy Investment
June 2, 2011 | by Chicago Clean Energy | State News
Chicago Clean Energy will spur investment, jobs for Chicago’s Southeast Side; Bill passes with overwhelming, bi-partisan majority in House and Senate; awaits Governor Quinn’s signature continue reading »
Mayor Rahm Emanual Appoints a Number of Latino Aldermen for City Council Leadership Positions
May 26, 2011 | by August Sallas | State News
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s first City Council meeting was held Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Mayor Emanuel announced the appointments of several Latino Aldermen chosen for leadership positions in the City Council. continue reading »
White Sox - La Noche del Trabajador
April 27, 2011 | by Chicago White Sox | State News
Specially priced White Sox tickets! The Chicago White Sox have dedicated April 30, 2011 as La Noche del Trabajador. Come out and see the White Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles continue reading »
The 11th Annual Chicago Día de los Niños Celebrating Young Americans Parade
April 14, 2011 | by Chicago Dia del Los Niños | State News
Children’s Day is a Latin American tradition that celebrates the hopes we have for our children and the important role they play in shaping our future. continue reading »
Cinco de Mayo
March 15, 2011 | by Columbia College Chicago | State News
On May 5, 1862 Mexican forces routed the French at the Battle of Puebla and an annual celebration was born. Is it weird that it's a bigger deal today in the U.S. continue reading »
(Logan Square) Ald. Maldonado Pushing for Latin-American Food and Entertainment District
January 25, 2011 | by Fox News Chicago | State News
Chicago Alderman Roberto Maldonado says he is pushing to give Chicago its first Latin-American food and entertainment district.It would be along a stretch of West Armitage Avenue on Chicago's northwest side in the Logan Square neighborhood. continue reading »
MISSING PERSONS: Raison Eli: F/16 and Dill Eli: M/2 mos old
December 11, 2010 | by Nickie Lewis | State News
Chicago Police Detectives are searching for two missing persons, a 16 year old mother, Raison Eli and her 2 month old son Dill Eli. The mother and her baby were last seen by family members on November 25, 2010. continue reading »
