Yearly Archives: 2012
Erie Neighborhood House to Offer Courses for a Technical Career
The Workforce Development Department at Erie Neighborhood House will have a free computerized numerical control (CNC) class for people who are interested in a technical career in the manufacturing sector…. Read more
On Home Schooling
By: Daniel Nardini It is a growing trend in the United States. There are parents who believe that the best way to “protect” their kids from the violence, gangs and… Read more
After School Matters® Now Accepting Applications from Chicago High School Students
After School Matters is now accepting applications for its Fall program session, which begins September 17. Programs in the arts, communications, science, sports and technology will be offered at 53… Read more
The Case of Jason Puracal
By: Daniel Nardini Surprisingly it is hardly mentioned in the U.S. news media at all. An American named Jason Puracal now sits in a Nicaraguan prison. His crime? He was… Read more
Findings Show Hispanic Families Leaving Themselves Financially Unprotected
A recent study indicates that Latinos, more than the general U.S. population, are concerned about their family’s financial well-being and see life insurance as a way to meet those concerns…. Read more
Survey: 37 Percent of Younger Latinos Say Media Hits Mark on Representing Ethnic Groups
In a 2012 study conducted by Horowitz Associates, only 37 percent of Hispanic TV viewers surveyed say mainstream media does a god job of accurately representing ethnic and racial groups…. Read more
Select Assortment Discount Grocer ALDI Reopens Aurora Store
Beginning Saturday, Sept. 22, ALDI will once again offer grocery shoppers a smarter alternative as the select assortment discount grocer reopens its Aurora store located at 1410 E. New York… Read more
Tercera Fase del Despliegue del Sistema de Recolección de Basura
El lunes, equipos del Departamento de Calles y Sanidad comenzaron las preparaciones finales para el despliegue del sistema de recolección de basura a 65,000 casas en los distritos 1, 26,… Read more
New Futuro Entre los Finalistas a los Premios Chicago Innovation
New Futuro, comunidad educativa hispana que ayuda a las familias a que sus estudiantes entren a la universidad, es una de las finalistas para los Premios Chicago Innovation. Seleccionado de… Read more
Justice for the Florida Children of the Undocumented
By: Daniel Nardini A federal court in Florida has ruled that young people, who are U.S. citizens even though they are the children of undocumented parents, cannot be forced to… Read more »