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Chipotle Announces Partnership to Create “Farmhouse Ale” for 2013 Cultivate Festivals
May 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
As part of its celebration of food, music, and ideas, Chipotle Mexican Grill has formed a partnership with three local breweries for its 2013 Cultivate Festivals in San Francisco, Denver and Chicago to produce a one-of-a-kind “Cultivate Farmhouse Ale,” a Saison-style beer that it unique to each city and will be exclusively poured at the Cultivate festivals continue reading »
Chicago Detectives Invited to Join Boston Manhunt for Marathon Bombing Suspect
April 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Chicago Police Department has just announced they have been invited to join the investigation into the bombing at the Boston Marathon. continue reading »
Sinkhole Swallows 3 Vehicles in Chicago Neighborhood
April 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A Chicago neighborhood was left stunned after hours of heavy rain resulted in a large sinkhole in the middle of the road that swallowed a number of cars. continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: “Bully Bandit” Robs 11th Chicago Area Bank
April 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Help us help Chicago authorities apprehend the prolific bank robber dubbed “Bully Bandit”, described as Hispanic man in 20-to-30-years old with black hair, brown eyes, 5’ 8” with medium build that has a mustache. continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: Teen Tries Selling Baby Alligator on Craigslist or Trade it for Gecko
April 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A sharp DNR officer noticed, 19-year-old Juan DeJesus’ Craiglist’s ad selling a baby alligator for $300. Under a ruse a DNR agent agreed to buy the alligator and go to DeJesus’ Chicagoland home to pick it up. continue reading »
Illinois to Expand Services Offered to Immigrants at Welcome Centers
April 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Illinois, which in 2007 opened its first welcome center for immigrants, continues to expand those services with an eye toward becoming the state that treats immigrants the best, according to a report presented Thursday by Gov. Pat Quinn. continue reading »
While Rubio Pauses on Immigration Chicago Unites to Push for Immigration Reform
April 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
While Republican Senator Marco Rubio is attempting to slow down the momentum on comprehensive immigration reform, Chicago business leaders are uniting to push for its passage. continue reading »
Chicago Make-Up Artist and Latino Entrepreneur Launches Fragrance Line
April 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Chicago make-up artist and perfume entrepreneur, Hernan Rivera, has launched a new fragrance line called 'Greed'. The Hispanic entrepreneur is ready to compete with other perfume heavyweights continue reading »
Latino Poetry Festival Kicks Off in Chicago
March 30, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Chicago will play host once again to the largest international Latino Poetry Festival in the Midwest. The festival, which launches April 11, 2013, coincides with National Poetry Month and is free to the public. continue reading »
Immigration Activists Arrested For Protesting in Chicago
March 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A score of activists were arrested Friday in downtown Chicago during an act of civil disobedience to demand a voice in the negotiations on immigration reform now taking place behind closed doors in Washington. continue reading »
Chicago Plays Host to Largest Mass School Closings
March 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Chicago will play host to the largest mass closing of public schools in the nation announcing that 54 schools will shutter resulting in 61 school facilities closing. continue reading »
Probation for Immigrant Advocate for Disrupting Congressional Hearing
March 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Rev. Jose Landaverde, one of Chicago's most prominent immigrants' rights activists, will have to remain aloof from protests for the next six months as a condition for avoiding a jail term, a federal judge in the District of Columbia ruled on Tuesday. continue reading »
National Museum of Mexican Art Honors Susan Crown for Outstanding Public Service
March 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Distinguished Philanthropist to be honored with Arthur R. Velasquez Public Service Award at the Museum's Gala de Arte on May 3, 2013 - Philanthropist and businesswoman continue reading »
Chicago Immigrant Advocate Rev. Jose Landaverde May be Jailed, Calls Sec. Napolitano “Devil”
March 11, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In immigration news, undocumented immigrant advocate from Chicago Rev. Joe Landaverde faces jail time for disrupting congressional hearings on immigration, when he called Homeland Secretary Janet Napolitano "devil" for having record number of deportations. continue reading »
Rep. Gutierrez To Introduce Junk Gun Legislation to Curb Gun Violence
March 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) will introduce legislation to curb the sale and trafficking of junk guns, the cheap handguns, sometimes known as "Saturday Night Specials" responsible for a huge percentage of the deaths and injuries in Chicago and around the nation continue reading »
