Yearly Archives: 2012
The International Land Grab
By: Daniel Nardini In the United States, almost no one thinks about the Patagonia region of Argentina. There is little reason to think about it. It is a somewhat mountainous,… Read more
Healthier Treats
Once the holiday season starts, extra treat foods seem to be everywhere. This year, try a new approach and make mindful choices so favorite foods can be enjoyed wisely. Here… Read more
Golosinas y antojitos más saludables
Una vez iniciada la temporada de fiestas, parece que hay antojitos y golosinas adicionales en todas partes. Este año, prueba un enfoque nuevo para elegir mejor y poder disfrutar de… Read more
Halloween Safety Tips
An estimated 41 million children between the ages of 5 and 14 could hit the trick-or-treat trails this Halloween according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The nation’s emergency physicians want… Read more
Importante ‘Guía del Votante’ llega a 1.1 Millones de Hogares
La Junta de Elección de Chicago anunció que más de 1 millón de hogares de votantes recibirán una importante ‘Guía del Votante’ que lista un sitio de Votación Temprana cercano,… Read more
‘El Chente’
By: Ashmar Mandou In sheer pandemonium, hundreds upon hundreds of fans in Little Village lined up, despite the pouring rain, to welcome “The King of Rancheras” Vicente Fernandez on Monday…. Read more
Reminder Early Voting Starts This Week
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) would like to remind the immigrant community that Early Voting starts this week and ends on Saturday, Nov. 3rd. All Early… Read more
Need a Passport?
If travel out of the country is on your agenda and you need a new or renewed passport, the Chicago District will make it quick, easy and convenient to start… Read more
Important ‘Voter Guide’ Goes to 1.1 million Households
The Chicago Election Board announced that more than 1 million voter households will begin receiving important “Voter Guide” mailings that list a nearby Early Voting site, the location of the… Read more
Those Who Served Us Discarded
By: Daniel Nardini It just shows me yet again how broken the immigration system is. A one-time U.S. Army paratrooper, Hector Barajas, was jailed and then deported to Mexico. He… Read more »