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Congressman Luis Gutierrez to Speak on Immigration at Inauguration Event
January 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez will speak at an event on Saturday, January 19 at the Organization of American States in Washington as part of the Latino Inaugural 2013 activities. The Congressman will deliver an address about the prospects for immigration reform in 2013 continue reading »
Latino Blotter: Chicagoan Arrested for 3 Felonies - Including Cruelty to Exes Cat
January 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
On January 14, 2013 offender Miguel Vazquez kicked open the front door to the victim's (his ex-girlfriend) residence/apartment located in the 4200 block of N Kenmore. Without permission, Vazquez entered the residence and proceeded to damage the victim's property. continue reading »
inPERU Road Show arrives in Chicago to Highlight Opportunities in Peru
January 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Fresh off of successful road shows in London and Hong Kong, inPERU, a non-profit association made up of government and financial entities whose main goal is to promote investment opportunities in Peru, continues its U.S. tour. On Wednesday, Jan. 30, the inPERU Road Show arrives in Chicago for its second stop in its US three-city tour – including stops in New York City and San Francisco continue reading »
Monarch Butterfly Used as Symbol for Immigration in Chicago Art Exhibit
January 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
"Viajeras" (Travelers), an art exhibit that will open here this week, tries to make a connection between the long southbound migrations of Monarch butterflies to their winter home in Mexico and the Mexican immigrants w continue reading »
Illinois Bishops Welcome Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented in State
January 15, 2013 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
The Catholic Conference of Illinois has welcomed the legislative passage of a measure permitting immigrants who are not present in the United States legally to apply for temporary driver’s licenses. continue reading »
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Rep. Gutierrez Hires “Deferred Action” Recipient for Chicago Office
January 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Today, Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) announced the hiring of José M. Quintero as an employee in his District Office on North Avenue in Chicago. Quintero was the first young immigrant in Illinois to receive work authorization via Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), the deportation-relief offered by President Obama to immigrants eligible for the DREAM Act continue reading »
Latino Blotter: Former Chicago Cop and Latin King Members Sentenced on Racketeering Charges
January 11, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A former Chicago Police officer and two members of the Latin Kings street gang were sentenced this week in Indiana to serve prison time for their roles in a racketeering continue reading »
Illinois Legislature Votes to License all Drivers in the State
January 11, 2013 | by Immigration Impact
On Tuesday, the Illinois legislature passed a bill to allow state residents without legal status to obtain a three-year renewable driver’s license. The law will create tens if not hundreds of thousands of newly licensed drivers. continue reading »
Rep. Luis Gutierrez: Statement on Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
January 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Today, Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) praised his home state of Illinois for passing SB957, a bill that will allow the State of Illinois to issue Temporary Visitor Driver’s Licenses to immigrants, even if they are undocumented immigrants in the United States. The Illinois Highway Safety and Mandatory Insurance for All Bill passed the State House of Representatives and is expected to be signed by Gov. Patrick Quinn. continue reading »
JUST IN: Illinois House Passes Drivers Licenses for Undocumented, Gov Expected to Sign into Law
January 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A bill to authorize driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants in Illinois has passed the State House by a 65-46 margin. The legislation that requires Governor Pat Quinn signature will give the undocumented three-year state drivers licenses. continue reading »
Chicago Perfumer Creates “Tamale” Scent
January 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Some scents wake us up, some calm us down and help us sleep. It makes us wonder then, what the scent of tamales will do for us. Chicago perfumer Zoraydo “Z” Ortiz has created a new continue reading »
Chicago Mayor Emanuel Makes Push for Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
January 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In anticipation of a key vote in the Illinois state legislature this week, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is voicing his support for driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants in the state. continue reading »
City of Chicago To Offer Christmas Tree Recycling At 23 Citywide Locations, January 5-18, 2013
January 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Seasonal program provides residents with an environmentally-friendly tree disposal option - The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS), in partnership with the Chicago Park District continue reading »
U.S. Winter Storm Death Roll Stands at 6
December 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The winter storm besetting much of the United States so far has resulted in at least six deaths and has caused the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights, authorities announced Wednesday. continue reading »
Bullet Tax Proposal Resurfaces in Gun-Control Debate
December 26, 2012 | by Josh Goodman for Pew States
The Newtown, Connecticut school shooting has reactivated many familiar gun-control measures at both the state and federal level, from assault weapons bans to universal background checks for gun purchasers. But it’s also inspiring some new or mostly new ideas, including one in Connecticut: a hefty tax on bullets. continue reading »
