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Hispanic News in ChicagoFebruary 2012 Archives
Historic Victory Announced: Chicago Clean Power Coalition Press Conference March 1
February 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Little Village 26th StreetPilsen
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 »
ALERT: Armed Robbery of Fast Food Delivery Drivers
February 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Back of the Yards
Businesses operating in the 008th District (Chicago Lawn) and 009th Districy (Deering) should be aware of recent armed robberies of fast food delivery drivers. Offenders place an "order" via a cell phone for food. continue reading »
Mayor Emanuel Announces New Sustainability-Focused Twitter Feed and Web Page
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Chicago Metro
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 »
Culturally Responsive Teaching Model to Expand in Chicago & Suburbs
February 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Chicago Metro
Students’ academic achievement and social development grew from a curriculum that uses culture as the foundation for literacy and fine arts instruction—according to a three-year independent study conducted by nonprofit Changing Worlds and its research partner, Loyola University’s Center for Urban Research continue reading »
Gov. Quinn’s Budget Includes Devastating Cuts for Illinois’ Latino Families
February 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Chicago Metro
As Illinois' fiscal crisis continues to ravage the state--Illinois has $8 billion in unpaid bills--the fiscal year 2013 (FY13) budget proposed yesterday by Gov. Pat Quinn delivered a healthy dose of reality. continue reading »
President Obama Sings “Sweet Home Chicago” (VIDEO)
February 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Chicago Metro
Last night, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted an incredible group of performers for a night of blues music as part of the PBS "In Performance at the White House" series. continue reading »
LIttle Village and Pilsen Residents Sue Midwest Generation Over Pollution
February 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Little Village 26th Street
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 »
Governor Quinn to Deliver Grim 2013 Budget
February 22, 2012 | by Stateline by Daniel C. Vock | Chicago Metro
While some states are increasing their spending levels for the first time since the recession began, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will be presenting a much less optimistic scenario when he unveils his fiscal 2013 budget on Wednesday continue reading »
Chicagoans in Little Village and Pilsen Sue Over Pollution
February 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Little Village 26th StreetPilsen
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 | Little Village 26th Street
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 | Little Village 26th Street
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 »
Former NASA Astronaut Jose Hernandez Tells Latino Students ‘Anything is Possible’
February 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Chicago Metro
Earlier this week, former NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez to a number of Latino high school students in Chicago. Hernandez told the students at the 2012 Student Lead continue reading »
Mayor Emanuel Takes Measure to Protect Chicagoans as they Receive Help Preparing Taxes
February 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Chicago Metro
New Ordinance Installs Safeguards Against Predatory Tax Preparers; Empowers City to Investigate and Prosecute Tax Preparation Businesses for Deceptive Practices continue reading »
Roadside Safety Check in Chicago Lawn, 8th District
February 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Gage Park
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the (08th) District, at 6450 South Western Ave. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2012 and end at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2012. continue reading »
Chicago Prepares for Nobel Peace Laureates Summit, Raising $1 Mil
February 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Chicago Metro
The three-day World Summit, themed “Speak Up, Speak Out for Freedom and Rights,” will occur April 23-25 and will feature moderated discussions with Nobel Peace Laureates that will be webcast around the world continue reading »
