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Latino Congregation to March, Fast at Obama Chicago Home
March 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
On Wednesday, Rev. Jose Landaverde of Our Lady of Guadalupe Anglican Catholic Church in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood announced plans to march on and fast at President Obama’s Kenwood home in protest of the detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants. continue reading »
Rep. Gutierrez On E-Verify Immigration Subcommittee Hearing
February 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
"We are having a much more realistic and fruitful conversation about employment verification because Republicans are back at the table willing to talk sensibly about how to move forward." continue reading »
National Mobilization Demanding Immigration Reform Launches out of Chicago
February 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Families affected by deportations and pro-immigrant advocates are launching a national mobilization demand immigration reform pass in Congres. The organizers will launch out of Chicago. continue reading »
Lionel Messi Reportedly Headlining All-Star Soccer Group in Chicago
February 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Several Chicago publications, including Crain’s Chicago Business that broke the story, are indicating soccer super-star could be in the Windy City on July 6 to headline an all-star group of players. continue reading »
Chicago Local Theatrical Treasure ‘Halcyon’ to Honor Henry Godinez in Its ‘Night of Flight’
February 18, 2013 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
Chicago’s local theatrical treasure, Halcyon, is planning on honoring Henry Godinez at its ‘Night of Flight’ celebration. continue reading »
Buddha Sculptures Arrive in Chicago’s Latino Neighborhoods Promoting Peace
February 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
This month residents in Chicago’s Hispanic communities will notice Buddha sculptures emerging in various locations throughout the neighborhoods. continue reading »
Illinois Woman Arrested for Selling Fraudulent Identity Documents
February 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A woman was arrested Wednesday on charges she allegedly sold fraudulent identity documents to illegal aliens. These charges resulted from an investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Custom continue reading »
Latino Heroes: Window Washers and Super Heroes All in One
February 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
When you ask Chicagoans Roberto Duran, Pedro Castro and Alejandro Pantoja what they do for a living be prepared for an answer that will put a smile on your face. continue reading »
27-Year-Old Undocumented Mexican Father of Two Guest at State of the Union
February 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
An undocumented Mexican immigrant who faces deportation will be in the gallery Tuesday night when U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. continue reading »
Latin King 2nd in Command Sentenced to 40 Years on RICO
February 11, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The second highest-ranking leader nationwide of the Latin Kings street gang was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after being convicted at trial in 2011 of racketeering conspiracy (RICO) and related charges continue reading »
Hispanic Health: Can Salsa Dancing Improve Latino Seniors Health?
February 11, 2013 | by HS News Staff
David Marquez has received a four-year, $1.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to see if a four-month instructional dance program for Latino seniors can improve their level of physical activity — and with it, their balance and mobility and cognitive function. continue reading »
Jim Avila Will be ABC/Univision New White House Correspondent
February 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Former Chicago anchor, Jim Avila, has just been named ABC/Univision News White House correspondent. continue reading »
GOP Tone Important in First House Judiciary Hearing of the 113th Congress
February 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) participated in his first hearing since rejoining the House Judiciary Committee and the topic was right up his alley: America's Immigration System: Opportunities for Legal Immigration and Enforcement of Laws against Illegal Immigration. Gutierrez said the fact that the first hearing of the full Judiciary Committee was on immigration was a sign that the Republicans are changing their tune on the issue continue reading »
Rep. Gutierrez and Sen. Durbin Meet In Chicago With Community Leaders on Immigration Reform
February 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Today, Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) participated in a community forum in Chicago hosted by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) at the Instituto del Progreso Latino, in the Congressman's district. The forum brought together leaders from a cross section of Chicago-area constituencies to update them and discuss progress being made in the House and Senate towards comprehensive immigration reform. continue reading »
Tell Senators Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk: Support Real Immigration Reform, Including Citizenship
January 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Our current immigration laws are a disaster. Today, over 11 million immigrants live in the United States without the full protection of our legal system or a framework that would provide them with a path to participate in our democracy. The time is now for real immigration reform that keeps families together, protects immigrants from violence and discrimination, and provides immigrants who are living in America and contributing to our society a pathway to citizenship. continue reading »
