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New Schools ExpoNew Schools Expo

Community Events—2012 New Schools Expo Learn about Chicago’s newest public schools at: The 5th Annual New Schools EXPO:

JOB POSITION/TRABAJO: Part Time Market Research

Temporary/Seasonal—English: Have you ever wanted to help decide what new products make it to the market? Would you like to have a say in which TV shows air next season? Do you have strong opinions on social issues that… Continue

Looking for Summer Interns in Community Service?Looking for Summer Interns in Community Service?

Community Organizations—Looking for Summer Interns to work in Community Service? Then, the University of Chicago is looking for you! The University Community Service Center is accepting applications from possible host… Continue

Getting Your Social Security Income Verification Is EasyGetting Your Social Security Income Verification Is Easy

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Bilingual Tenants Rights CounselorBilingual Tenants Rights Counselor

Part time—Part-Time Hotline Counselor Position Goal: The Metropolitan Tenants Organization has a mission to organize, educate, and empower tenants to have a voice in decisions that affect the affordability… Continue

Mayor Rahm Emanuel's Second #ASKCHICAGO Facebook Town Hall MeetingMayor Rahm Emanuel's Second #ASKCHICAGO Facebook Town Hall Meeting

Community Events—Mayor Rahm Emanuel will hold his second live Facebook Town Hall meeting with Chicagoans, centered around a conversation on education, on January 23 at 6:30 PM. As the lead up to the event, the… Continue

Become a BPI Certified Energy AuditorBecome a BPI Certified Energy Auditor

Workshops - Trainings—Please contact HACIA at 312-666-5910 and ask for Blanca or Khaled for more information.

Zumba classes at St. Paul's Catholic ChurchZumba classes at St. Paul's Catholic Church

Community Events—Since the class has over 30 guest confirmed and St. Paul's new basement at 2108 W 22nd Pl is not completed, we are temporarily moving to the old St. Michael School bldg at 2315 W 24th Place, Chicago… Continue

Call to ArtistsCall to Artists

Community Events—Attention Artists. We are looking for a few artists to help us with our event and promote your work.

Remembering MLK: Occupy the Dream (VIDEO)

Home—On January 15, 2012, religious leaders, civil rights activists, and elected officials from Illinois and Indiana commemorated the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and urged a continued movement… Continue

Utility Assistance Fair

Community Events—Utility Assistance Day Apply for grants to help pay or reconnect your gas or lights Learn if you qualify for other funding for utility services Receive information on your pending CEDA… Continue

JOB POSTING: Dishwasher Italian Ristorante in PilsenJOB POSTING: Dishwasher Italian Ristorante in Pilsen

Part time—Please have interested / qualified candidates submit resume to tinos12@myway.com JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Dishwasher POSITION SUMMARY: Washes dishes, utensils and cookware. REPORTS TO:… Continue

Pilsen's Famous NeighborPilsen's Famous Neighbor

Arts—Unknown to most residents of Pilsen there’s a famous writer teaching at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), a mere five minutes away ...

JOB POSTING: Food Server Italian Ristorante in PilsenJOB POSTING: Food Server Italian Ristorante in Pilsen

Part time—Please have interested / qualified candidates submit resume to tinos12@myway.com Position available for Food Server / Part Time Position in Italian Ristorante in Pilsen, needs to be 21 or older … Continue

Ayude a alguien este dia de Martin Luther King, Jr.Ayude a alguien este dia de Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Help Someone This Martin Luther King, Jr. DayHelp Someone This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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Health Care Reform Videos in English and SpanishHealth Care Reform Videos in English and Spanish

Health—Watch these videos on how the Health Reform law really works.

Dvorak Park Advisory Concil Presents A Winter Dance:

Community Events—Dvorak Park Advisory Concil Presents A Winter Dance: Saturday January 14 2012 The Living Room Lounge, 1100 West Cermak Road (Enterance on Cermak Road). 7pm-12:30pm Tickets are $30 at the door. We… Continue

Introduccion a FAFSA como pagar una Educacion Universitaria

Community Events—FREE FAFSA WORKSHOP IN SPANISH

YOUmedia at the Lozano LibraryYOUmedia at the Lozano Library

Arts—YOUmedia students creating powerful, thought provoking pieces at the Lozano Library.

Apply Now: Paid Job Training in Information TechnologyApply Now: Paid Job Training in Information Technology

Community organizations—Year Up is an intensive, free, one year program focused on preparing urban young adults (ages18-24 with a high school diploma or GED) for corporate careers in Information Technology. The first 6… Continue

Opinión: Romney, el antimigrante con raíces mexicanas/Opinion: Romney the anti-immigrant with Mexican RootsOpinión: Romney, el antimigrante con raíces mexicanas/Opinion: Romney the anti-immigrant with Mexican Roots

Politics and Legislation—Opinion article on Republican presidential runner Mitt Romney.

Migrantes en el DesarolloMigrantes en el Desarollo

Politics and Legislation—Article on Mexican migrants living in the U.S.

Celebrating the day of the Three Kings/Celebrando el día de los Reyes MagosCelebrating the day of the Three Kings/Celebrando el día de los Reyes Magos

Community Events—Article on the largest Rosca de Reyes in the Midwest.

Mujer y violencia.Mujer y violencia.

Chicago Global—Vivimos bajo las reglas y las normas sociales que se nos han impuesto mucho antes de nuestro nacimiento, determinadas de acuerdo al sexo. Romper dichas normas pueden ocasionar todo tipo de juicios… Continue

Paseo de invierno.Paseo de invierno.

Opinion—Después de un rato sentado siento ganas de un cigarro. Unas cuantas capas encima y vámonos. Mientras bajo las escaleras sube el frío. El llavín lo siento igual que un… Continue

A Christmas in Pilsen with GPEDAA Christmas in Pilsen with GPEDA

Chicago Global—5 key business owners emerged as pioneers in executing the laborious efforts of forming such a group; Mark Sussman from Chicago Fine Tailoring and Vogue Fabrics, Monica Henao from Efebina’s… Continue

Holiday Tree Recycling 2011-12Holiday Tree Recycling 2011-12

Community Events—Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to think about recycling that tree! The City of Chicago will be collecting trees for recycling!

Pilsen: Love At First SightPilsen: Love At First Sight

Opinion—People from all walks of life stop to chat on the streets. Churches and schools intermingle with art galleries and trendy restaurants. There is the powerful presence of a strong Mexican community… Continue

Gift Of A Good RetirementGift Of A Good Retirement

News—Before you spend that last holiday buck, make sure you set some cash aside for retirement as a gift to yourself.

5 Ways to Unplug Your Holiday5 Ways to Unplug Your Holiday

Computers and Digital Technology—Find out how to help your family unplug over the holiday and regain some actual face time during this special time of year.

Elige a tu Presidente de Mexico Desde AquiElige a tu Presidente de Mexico Desde Aqui

Politics and Legislation—Elige a tu Presidente de Mexico Desde Aqui Registrate Para Votar con REMMA Red Migrant En Mexico Americana

Diana Solis - Holiday Art Sale

Exhibitions—Dear Friends, Join me for my open studio and Holiday Art Sale this Saturday and Sunday, December 17 and 18 at Casa Studio, 1011 West 20th Place #2, Chicago, IL 60608 Hours: Saturday, December 17, … Continue

Esposas por catálogoEsposas por catálogo

Home—El proceso para conseguir una esposa es mucho más sencillo de lo que uno se imagina. El costo, dependiendo de la agencia, el país de origen de la mujer, y del procedimiento que se elija… Continue

Retrospectiva al arte de Salvador Jimenez.Retrospectiva al arte de Salvador Jimenez.

Arts—Los rostros frescos del trabajo de Jiménez nos muestran un recorrido social entre dos países; la corrupción de un gobierno mexicano, la frivolidad de un Estados Unidos ante la… Continue

Doña Guillermina.Doña Guillermina.

Pilsen Community—Los tamales de Guillermina me han mantenido vivo, desde que mis finanzas se empezaron a descalabrar: dos en la mañana, talvez uno al almuerzo y de fijo dos para la cena. Con un libro en mis… Continue

CAUSE OF THE CAROLINACAUSE OF THE CAROLINA

Home—Luego de asediar a un camarero con preocupaciones relacionadas a la procedencia orgánica de la miel para su té, procede a explicarme que lo de nosotros fue este verano y punto. Deja… Continue

El lobo de nuestros díasEl lobo de nuestros días

Home—...a los big leaguers de Wall Street no les preocupa hacer jugadas financieras que a la postre determinan la oferta de salarios miserables o el desempleo de millones de trabajadores en todos los… Continue

Amid the shadowsAmid the shadows

Home—Over fifteen years had passed since we last saw each other face to face. My brother opened the blinds and I saw Mother more clearly now. Some grey hairs tangled around her curls and the first signs… Continue

Illinois Health Matters: Neighborhood Stories 4: The Difficulties of Health Care Reform faced by Chicago’s communitiesIllinois Health Matters: Neighborhood Stories 4: The Difficulties of Health Care Reform faced by Chicago’s communities

Community Organizations—The fourth and final 2011 installment of Illinois Health Matters “Neighborhood Stories” has been released. This installment features the article “Mind the Information Gap: Few… Continue

Uniting Back of the Yards: One Neighborhood, One Ward!Uniting Back of the Yards: One Neighborhood, One Ward!

Chicago Global—For the past decades, the community has faced numerous challenges that hinder progress in the area. The instability of employment, lack of access to quality education, foreclosure crisis, and… Continue

IIT Boeing Scholars AcademyIIT Boeing Scholars Academy

Computers and Digital Technology—Educational opportunities available at IIT for high school students studying science, technology, engineering & math. Deadline in January. See IIT Boeing Scholars Academy below.

$30,000 to Latinos for Master’s Degree expenses by The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation.$30,000 to Latinos for Master’s Degree expenses by The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation.

Schools and Education—News release: $30,000 to Latinos for Master’s Degree expenses by The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation.

Por un voto en el extranjero menos caro y más eficientePor un voto en el extranjero menos caro y más eficiente

Community Events—Si fuera cierto que uno obtiene lo que paga, lo que los mexicanos deberíamos recibir en nuestros procesos electorales serían elecciones de ensueño. Y no hay duda de que hoy el… Continue

Pilsen store has designs on history

Arts—84-year-old storekeeper and his friend hope exhibits can counter negative images of Mexican-Americans

Social Security Launches New Spanish Online Services at www.socialsecurity.govSocial Security Launches New Spanish Online Services at www.socialsecurity.gov

News—Social Security Launches New Spanish Online Services

THALIA 'Cada día más fuerte' Firma de librosTHALIA "Cada día más fuerte" Firma de libros

Arts—Thalía vino a Chicago a presentar su libro de memorias "Cada día más fuerte", recientemente publicado por Celebra, una división de Penguin Books, Inc. (NYC).

Jasso, la ciudad es su lienzo.Jasso, la ciudad es su lienzo.

Arts—Jasso tiene apenas tiene 21 años, y encima de eso que la mayoría de su aprendizaje lo adquirió de forma autodidacta y motivado por artistas como Jean Baptiste Basquiat, Picasso y… Continue

Lustful AppetiteLustful Appetite

Exhibitions—Lustful Appetite An Exhibit by Carlos Barberena http://www.carlosbarberena.com/ November 4-29, 2011 Opening Reception: Friday November 11, 6-10PM Chicago, IL—The HumanThread Center in… Continue

Teen Connection Fellows Represent Gads Hill Center  at the NCLR Conference in Washington D. C.Teen Connection Fellows Represent Gads Hill Center at the NCLR Conference in Washington D. C.

Community Events—Chicago, IL- July 22- 26, 2011, two high school Teen Connection Fellows, chaperoned by staff, represented Gads Hill Center at the 2011 National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Annual Conference and Youth… Continue

 

 

 

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Oxalá Fine ArtOxalá Fine Art
El sol sale para todos.
312 850 1655
1653 W. 18th st.
Chicago, IL 60608
La Esperanza RestaurantLa Esperanza Restaurant
Authentic Mexican Food
(312) 226 9640
1864 S. Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
Efebina's CafeEfebina's Cafe
(312) 243 9790
1640 S. Blue Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
Diana's FlowersDiana's Flowers
Realizando tus sueños
(312) 243- 9236
1842 S Blue Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608

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