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Chicago’s Fisk and Crawford Coal Plants to Close in September
May 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Chicago Clean Power Coalition released the following statement. Midwest Generation is accelerating the closure of two of the nation’s oldest and dirtiest coal plants, saying both the Fisk plant in Pilsen continue reading »
Protest Planned for in Opposition to Immigration Detention Center
March 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff
In protest of a proposal to put an Immigration Detention Center in Crete, Illinois, opponents have organized a three-day March from Chicago to Crete. The protest will begin at Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission, 344 continue reading »
Chicago Youth Boxing Club a Hit in Little Village
March 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff
In a church basement 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. continue reading »
Business Alert: Armed Robbery 8th District (Chicago Lawn)
March 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff
This alert gives notice to business owners operating the in the 8th District of a recent armed robbery incident which occurred on February 22, 2012 at 1:55pm, in the 4600 block of South Kedzie Ave. continue reading »
Historic Victory Announced: Chicago Clean Power Coalition Press Conference March 1
February 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Today, Midwest Generation, a subsidiary of Edison International, will announce the retirement of its Fisk and Crawford coal plants, two of the oldest and dirtiest coal-fired power plants in the nation. continue reading »
LIttle Village and Pilsen Residents Sue Midwest Generation Over Pollution
February 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Residents of two Latino neighborhoods in Chicago affected by emissions from coal-fired power plants filed suit against the plants' operator, demanding compensation because the odors and pollution deny them the right to enjoy their properties. continue reading »
Chicagoans in Little Village and Pilsen Sue Over Pollution
February 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Residents of two Latino neighborhoods in Chicago affected by emissions from coal-fired power plants filed suit against the plants' operator, continue reading »
Business Alert: Armed Robberies in Area
February 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Offenders, sometimes wearing black ski masks, are entering small retail businesses in the 008th (Chicago Lawn) and 009th (Deering) Districts. One offender will brandish an aluminum baseball bat and demand money, continue reading »
Community Alert: Attempted Kidnapping/Luring of Child
February 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
This alert gives notice to the residents of Beat 823 (8th District –Chicago Lawn) of an unknown Male Hispanic offender who attempted to abduct an 11-year-old female victim. continue reading »
DUI Strike Force Patrol in the Chicago Lawn (008th) District
January 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a DUI Strike Force Patrol in the Chicago Lawn (008th) District. The DUI Strike Force Patrol will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2012 continue reading »
Latin Kings’ Leader Augustin Zambrano Sentenced to 60 Years, Implicated 20 Little Village Shootings
January 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Evidence at trial included audio and video recordings of three beatings inflicted upon gang members for violating the rules and testimony documenting 20 shootings in the Little Village area continue reading »
32 Schools Have IHSA Membership Suspended for Failing to Attend Rules Meetings
January 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
At the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors meeting nearly three dozen schools were suspended for failing to attending required meetings. continue reading »
Little Vil Comm Council To Show “Fernando Nation”, directed by Cruz Angeles FREE 1/21
January 7, 2012 | by The Hispanic Times
The documentary "Fernando Nation", directed by Cruz Angeles, will be featured at the Little Village Community Council, 3610 W. 26th St. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2011 at 1 p.m. Free admission. It is a story about a Mexican baseball player named Fernando Valenzuela, 20; a captivating pitcher for the Dodgers. continue reading »
Victim Escapes After Being Carjacked, Shot 3 Times and Stuffed in Trunk
January 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood was the site of a frightening crime Monday evening. On the 2500 block of South Pulaski Road, a motorist was carjacked, shot three times, continue reading »
Chicago Power Plants Move in Order to Reduce Pollution
December 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The company that owns two coal-fired power plants blamed for pollution in Chicago's largest Hispanic neighborhoods announced the installation of emission controls to comply with new state and federal environmental regulations. continue reading »
