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May Day protests will unite immigrants, Occupiers and others

May Day protests will unite immigrants, Occupiers and others
May Day is a day to honor the workers of the world and it also is a day of protest. Thousands of people are expected to protest in Chicago this Tuesday, May 1. In recent years, the protests have largely focused on immigrant rights, and in 2006 several hundred thousand people protested in Chicago motivated... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
April 30, 2012 at 11:42 pm
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The Pilsen Picasso: Francisco Mendoza, 1958-2012

The Pilsen Picasso: Francisco Mendoza, 1958-2012
Francisco Mendoza, 53, an artist and a teacher, left his mark in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. Every day thousands walk by his murals at the 18th Street Pink Line “L” stop. His mosaic murals grace Orozco Community Academy in Pilsen. Among his many other works is a mural at the YMCA in South Chicago, the neighborhood... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
March 17, 2012 at 11:37 am
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Teatro Luna's new play "Crossed" explores immigration

Teatro Luna's new play "Crossed" explores immigration
Teatro Luna, Chicago’s All-Latina Theatre Company, is performing a new play, “Crossed,” in a new home in the Live Bait Theater on the North Side. They have new creative leadership and many new cast members but the play, first workshopped last year under trying circumstances, still lives up to the old spirit of the company... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
February 24, 2012 at 10:53 am
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Cook County challenges federal immigration policy

Cook County challenges federal immigration policy
Politicians in Illinois are again at the forefront of the immigration debate. On Wednesday, the Cook County Board of Commissioners said it won’t pay to detain suspected undocumented immigrants. In a 10 to 5 vote it approved a measure to deny “detainer” requests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the Chicago Tribune’s Antonio... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
September 8, 2011 at 2:26 pm
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Rahm Emanuel wins but Latino candidates garnered more votes than African-American candidate

Rahm Emanuel So it’s Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel. I had hoped we’d see a runoff so voters could get a closer look at the top two candidates. But Chicagoans have voted. What I find most interesting is the turnout. What fascinates me is that both Latino candidates, Gery Chico and Miguel del Valle, garnered more votes... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
February 22, 2011 at 10:38 pm
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Does race or ethnicity play a role in Chicago's mayoral election?

We’re a week away from the election for mayor of Chicago. Who will be our next mayor? I blogged at the start of the season that Chicago could elect a Latino mayor and we have two viable candidates. But if you believe the polls, they don’t have a chance of winning. According to the latest... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
February 15, 2011 at 1:15 pm
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Murder of Chicago-based diplomat Jaime Almonte Borja makes me question my own safety as I travel in Mexico

I’ve been off the radar the last week or so driving around Mexico. Puerto Vallarta. Photo by Teresa Puente. I celebrated New Year’s Eve in Puerto Vallarta where I watched fireworks on the beach. I visited some beach towns north of there called Sayulita and Chacala and also travelled to the Costa Alegre or the... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
January 8, 2011 at 1:32 pm
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A Grinch stole computers from Pilsen arts program; help with a Christmas donation

Photo from Pros Arts Studio of former computer lab. A Grinch stole 14 computers from a community arts program in the Pilsen neighborhood last weekend. Now Pros Arts Studios,  a nonprofit that has helped thousands of youth and families in Chicago since 1978, is raising funds so they can purchase new equipment and software. “There... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
December 24, 2010 at 10:19 am
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Luis Gutierrez's work on immigration reform is more important than running for mayor of Chicago

U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez I have to say I was shocked to hear that U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez will not run for mayor of Chicago. In a speech Thursday at the University of Illinois at Chicago the congressman announced his decision not to run. He stated that his commitment to push for immigration reform in... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
October 15, 2010 at 9:31 am
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Puente and Obejas discuss mayoral race and Latinos on Chicago Tonight

A few weeks ago I asked the question on my blog, could Chicago elect its first Latino mayor? I discussed this topic on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight Tuesday along with author and Vocalo blogger Achy Obejas. You can link to our interview with Elizabeth Brackett here. There are now four possible Latino candidates, City Clerk Miguel... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
September 29, 2010 at 10:50 am
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