By: Ashmar Mandou Born in Mexico City, Cicero resident Dafne Villaseñor was named Cicero’s new queen of the Senorita Cicero Mexican Independence Day Pageant, an event hosted by the Cicero… Read more »

Prior to last Friday’s game, the Cubs kicked-off upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month with a tribute to the life of former Major Leaguer Roberto Clemente with a special on the field… Read more »

Chicago’s North Shore-area residents will soon experience the essence of Cuban culture and enjoy award-winning authentic Cuban cuisine when 90 Miles Cuban Café opens a third location this winter at… Read more »

In honor of Latino Hispanic Heritage Month, the Circuit Court of Cook County will host two-days of tours of the Richard J. Daley Center Courthouse on September 29 and September… Read more »

by Daniel Nardini In 1808, Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Spain. Supposedly an ally of France, Napoleon did not trust the Spanish Crown nor did he trust the people that Spanish King… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 (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 »