Capital of the Mexican Midwest also known as La Villita and the South Lawndale neighborhood. Chicago Police District 10.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
