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Byron Sigcho-Lopez New 25th Ward Alderman Activists Protest Lincoln Yards Development Chicago Illinois 4-10-19 Photo by Charles Edward Miller

Latino Caucus Members Push for Police Reform, Evictions Protection

August 26, 2020 10:51 amSeptember 19, 2020 8:46 pm

The summer in Chicago has seen historic protests and social unrest, all amid the backdrop of the covid-19 pandemic. The latter’s ripple effect is still impacting city residents and has sparked a months-long fight over what constitutes appropriate community investment....

City Council

Optimism after the unrest

August 10, 2020 1:23 pm

One alderman referred to the atmosphere as “the wild, wild west.” Another elected official, who recalled the Chicago riots of 1968, said, “This is far worse.” Two months have passed since an audio recording of a periodically tense exchange between...

Chicago City Council East Side

Storied recycling company General Iron poised to relocate to East Side

June 26, 2020 9:17 am

A metal recycling company with roots stretching more than a century is poised to move across town in Chicago. But residents in the East Side neighborhood aren’t exactly rolling out the welcome mat. Plans are in motion for General Iron...

City Council Feature

Carlos Ramirez-Rosa Leads the Latino Response to Coronavirus

April 20, 2020 9:27 am

Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa of the 35th Ward in Chicago has emerged as a vocal champion of undocumented workers and their rights during the Covid-19 pandemic. Chicago Mundo Hoy spoke to the always outspoken (and occasionally controversial) alderman on Thursday, April...

Chicago Feature

Chicago Scrambles to Provide Second Language Materials on Coronavirus

March 31, 2020 12:00 pmMarch 31, 2020 10:53 am

As the third largest city in the country, Chicago is vulnerable to the worst effects of pandemic outbreak and economic shutdown. Unfortunately, while the mayor’s office has been taking proactive measures overall, little effort has been made to communicate with...

Chicago Feature

Head of Chicago Latino Caucus outlines legislative priorities for 2020

March 23, 2020 1:42 pmMarch 23, 2020 2:22 pm

While the balance of 2020 is filled with uncertainty amid the raging, global war against COVID-19, members of the Chicago City Council’s Latino Caucus say they remain steadfast in fighting for their legislative agenda for the balance of the year....

Belmont Cragin Chicago Feature

Mundo Hoy Profile: Alderman Gilbert Villegas

January 20, 2020 8:26 amJanuary 21, 2020 9:01 am

“I’m excited that I’m working in the floor leader capacity and I look forward to working with my colleagues in the city council and the mayor to make Chicago successful,” declared Alderman Gilbert Villegas in an interview with Chicago Mundo...