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Chicago teacher is accused of slapping kid in class.

Parents furious over teacher allegedly slapping their 9-year-old

By Chicago, Natalie Martinez

A Chicago family is demanding a teacher be disciplined for the slap they say she gave their 9-year-old son. The incident reportedly happened Feb. 5 at … Read More

Mikey O Productions raised funds for these students from Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago to go to France. (Courtesy Roberto Clemente High School)

“Stand Up for Schools” fundraiser uses comedy to raise money for Chicago kids

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Mama wasn't lying when she used to say, "Laughter is the best medicine." And for Chicago ailing schools, laughter might be one of the things that helps keep … Read More

Daniel Hernandez (Photo from the poet's bio)

[VIDEO] Chicago poet, David Hernández, dies but leaves lasting legacy

By Achy Obejas

This story first appeared on WBEZ91.5. There’s a chance this blog might be a little sloppy. As I write, I’m a mess of tears. And these aren’t soft … Read More

Abraham Velázquez Tello explored machismo through a series of photographs titled "Macho." (Photo by Abraham Velázquez Tello)

Latinos challenge machismo through art and mentoring

By Erika L. Sánchez

Yosimar Reyes began to notice machismo when he was a young man being raised by his grandmother. “I saw it was my grandma who was always doing … Read More

Braised pork belly in a black vinegar and strawberry escabeche topped with a shiso and watercress salad with a fried oyster.

Hot Latin restaurant: Chicago’s Chilam Balam

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When diners sit down and open a menu at Chilam Balam in Chicago, Illinois, offerings beyond the usual burritos and taquitos await. Instead, regional specialties … Read More

President Barack Obama participates in an interview with Jose Diaz Balart for Telemundo in the White House Library, Jan. 30, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

Obama tells Telemundo he hopes for immigration overhaul within 6 months

By Telemundo

On the heels of his remarks in Las Vegas on immigration reform, President Barack Obama granted an interview to “Noticiero Telemundo” news anchor José … Read More

Undocumented immigrants can continue driving in Maryland. (Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)

Illinois Gov. signs bill into law allowing driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants

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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill into law today that grants hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants the right to drive. The new law makes … Read More

Rahm Emanuel's new diversity tech council aims to increase the number of minorities in the tech sector. (Getty Images)

Rahm Emanuel appoints first ever Chicago diversity tech council

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Seeking to increase the number of minority employees in Chicago technology companies, Mayor Rahm Emanuel has created a diversity tech council. “Chicago’s … Read More

Love tamales? Then you'll love a new perfumed by Chicago-based scientist Zorayda Ortiz.

Puerto Rican scientist creates tamale perfume to capture Latin culture

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Take a deep breath and take it in: it’s the scent of freshly steamed corn tamales, rich with red chile and plump with juicy pork. And no, you’re not in your … Read More

Sol Flores, founding Executive Director of La Casa Norte, works to fight homelessness in Chicago. (Photo/Courtesy of Sol Flores)

Helping Hands: One woman works to fight Latino homelessness in Chicago

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It's been ten years since Sol Flores left her career in consulting to help Chicago's homeless, and she's never looked back since. Flores is the founding … Read More