Latino State News
CRIME: Officer Shot during Routine Traffic Stop
October 31, 2010 | by HS News Staff
At approximately 5:30 p.m. this evening, Harrison (11th) District officers conducted a traffic stop at Polk and Francisco. As officers approached the vehicle, the offender's vehicle attempted to strike the officers and fled the scene. continue reading »
BREAKING NEWS: Brazil Elects Dilma Rousseff, First Female President in the History of the Nation.
October 31, 2010 | by HS News Staff
Dilma Rousseff, 62 has been elected president of Brazil and next January 1st she’ll become the first woman to ever move into the office Lula has occupied for two terms. continue reading »
CRIME: Drive-by Shooting Leaves One Man Wounded
October 31, 2010 | by HS News Staff
A Friday evening shooting in the alley near the 4000 block of South Sacramento has left one man with a gunshot wound to the groin. The unidentified 32-year old male victim was with two other individuals in the alley when a dark-colored vehicle thought to be a Chevy opened fire on the group. The victim was taken in stable condition to Mount Sinai Hospital. Police are investigating the incident thought to be gang-related. continue reading »
MISSING PERSONS: 12-year old Yvon Jelks
October 31, 2010 | by HS News Staff
Chicago Police Department have put out a missing persons report for 12 year-old Yvon Jelks last seen near McKay Elementary School, where he is a student, located at 6901 S. Fairfield in the Southwest side of Chicago. The 12-year old is described as 5'3", weighing 110 lbs with brown eyes and black hair with a medium complexion. continue reading »
FIRE: South Kildare and 30th Street
October 31, 2010 | by HS News Staff
An afternoon fire near the vicinity of South Kildare Avenue and 30th Street has left one person homeless and a dog that perished in the fire. The fire occurred in the Little Village neighborhood at approximately 1:00pm on Saturday according to the Chicago Police Department. No one else was injured in the blaze. continue reading »
CRIME: Police Seeking Information on String of Armed Robberies of Small Businesses
October 31, 2010 | by HS News Staff
Businesses in Area One (002nd, 007th, 008th, 009th and 021st Districts) should be aware of several armed robberies incidents involving small retail stores that have occurred from June 19 to August 24, 2010 in the vicinity of: continue reading »
MISSING PERSONS: 15-year-old Jocelyn Villa
October 31, 2010 | by HS News Staff
Chicago Police Department have put out a missing persons report for 15 year-old Jocelyn Villa last seen leaving home at the 1000 block of North Christiana in the Humboldt Park neighborhood to go to Roberto Clemente High School. continue reading »
Oral Arguments in United States v. Arizona to be Televised Live on C-Span Tomorrow
October 31, 2010 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has announced that oral arguments in USA v. State of Arizona, Case No. 10-16645, will be heard by a three judge panel on Monday, November 1, 2010 at continue reading »
In Spite of Pending Court Case Most Arizona Voters Continue to Support SB1070
October 31, 2010 | by Rasmussen Reports
Arizona voters are still bullish about the state’s new immigration law despite the U.S. Justice Department’s ongoing legal challenge. Sixty-one percent (61%) of the state’s voters still favor the new law, while 34% are opposed to it. continue reading »
A Second Call Goes Out For Latinos NOT to Vote on Tuesday
October 31, 2010 | by Fox News
The National Coalition of Latino Clergy and Christian Leaders, which represents 20,000 mostly evangelical churches and 7 million members, is telling its congregants NOT to vote on Tuesday. continue reading »
ELECTION: Multiple Sources Available to Assist Eligible Latino Voters
October 31, 2010 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
Latinos are poised to play a critical role in this year’s midterm election, and the NALEO Educational Fund is ready to ensure that all eligible Latino voters have the information and support needed to cast their ballots and have their voices heard. continue reading »
Brazil’s Ruling Party Candidate Dilma Rousseff a Clear Favorite Today in the Presidential Runoff
October 31, 2010 | by Kimberly Kipp
Rousseff has not only benefited from President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva’s fantastic popularity, but from a thriving economy as well. Both Rousseff and Jose Serra, the two leading candidates support the current economic policies that have made Brazil one of the world’s fastest growing economies. continue reading »
South American’s 3,400 Mile Transoceanic Superhighway Soon to Become a Reality
October 31, 2010 | by LA Times
The 3,400 mile Transoceanic superhighway connecting Brazil’s Atlantic seaports to Peru’s Pacific seaports is soon to become a reality in South America. The project, which has been decades in the making, is entering its last phase and the most difficult, yet experts anticipate a 2011 debut. continue reading »
Soccer Field Massacre in Honduras Leaves 14 Dead
October 31, 2010 | by Fox News
A group of unidentified gunmen opened fire on a football field in Colonia Felipe Zelaya, Honduras leaving 14 dead and scores of others injured. The group of players playing on the open field were known to come every weekend to play and might have been targeted, police report, nonetheless a motive is unknown. continue reading »
Modern Family Sitcom Offends Peruvians by Calling Them: “Goat-Tripping Murderers” (VIDEO)
October 30, 2010 | by Mediaite
ABC’s hit sitcom Modern Family is beloved in many multi-lingual Hispanic households for its multi-cultural content and cast but now it seems to have unwittingly upset Peruvians. A recent episode had Sofia Vergara’s character classify Peruvian’s as goat-tripping killers. continue reading »
