Yearly Archives: 2014
National Suicide Prevention Week
National Suicide Prevention Week for 2014 is September 8 – 14. This year’s theme is “Suicide Prevention: One World Connected.” Join Norwegian American Hospital in supporting suicide prevention; you can… Read more
The Mexican Independence Movement in Mexican Film
by Daniel Nardini Mexico has been shaped by its long and rich history, and many of these historical events have found their way into both Mexican film and TV. There… Read more
The Cristero War
by Daniel Nardini One of the biggest conflicts in Mexico’s history had been with that between the state and the Roman Catholic Church. Even though the Mexican independence movement was… Read more
Jóse Hernández: the Musician
By: Ashmar Mandou Internationally recognized musician, composer, and educator, José Hernández brings the world of mariachi music into the hearts of many across the globe. A fifth generation mariachi, Hernández… Read more
The Little Village Chamber of Commerce Hosts the 45th Annual Mexican Independence Day Parade
The Little Village Chamber of Commerce (LVCC) invites you to celebrate the 45th Annual Mexican Independence Day Parade, at noon, September 14, in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. The parade –… Read more
Latino Policy Forum Kicks Off Voto X Voto Campaign to Register More Latino Voters
Targeting more than 350,000 unregistered, eligible Latino voters in Illinois, the Latino Policy Forum is proud to announce the launch of the Voto X Voto campaign—a collaborative effort including members… Read more
Cícero Nomina una Nueva Reina del Día de la Independencia Mexicana
Por: Ashmar Mandou Nacida en la Ciudad de México, la residente de Cícero Dafne Villaseñor fue nominada la nueva reina de Cícero de la Celebración de Señorita del Día de… Read more
Josué Aldana: el Muralista
Por: Ashmar Mandou El artista autodidacta Josué Aldana está cambiando los corredores de La Villita de mural en mural con odas a sus raíces mexicanas. “No hay nada que me… Read more
El Movimiento de Independencia Mexicano y el Cine Mexicano
Por Daniel Nardini México ha sido modelado por su larga y rica historia y muchos de esos eventos históricos han encontrado una vía tanto en el cine mexicano con en… Read more
La Corte del Circuito del Condado de Cook anuncia los Tours de los Juzgado durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
En honor del Mes Latino de Herencia Hispana, la Corte del Circuito del Condado de Cook va a ser anfitriona de dos días de tours del Juzgado del Centro Richard… Read more