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The Way Forward in a Poem by Muhammad Ali
The author contemplates the wisdom found in a brief poem spoken by boxing champion Muhammad Ali and the guidance it offers us, as our world finds itself at a crossroads.
Paseo de invierno.
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…
Sobre el teatro en español en Chicago
Sobre el teatro en español en Chicago Raúl Dorantes
Pilsen: Love At First Sight
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…
Amid the shadows
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…
CAUSE OF THE CAROLINA
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…
Doña Guillermina.
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…
El lobo de nuestros días
...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…
Esposas por catálogo
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…
Retrospectiva al arte de Salvador Jimenez.
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…
Por un voto en el extranjero menos caro y más eficiente
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…
Chicago Treasurer Responds to Debit Card Fees
Chicago Treasurer Neely responds to debit card charges.
FREE Contractor Training Program...Join Today!!! Open to ALL
HACIA in supportive partnership with other Agencies and Associations bring you the Contractor Training Program. Learn construction business best practices, project management skills, HR skills, FREE…
A Community In Shock
Community mourns the loss of Kevin Vazquez and the incident is sparking concerns over improving on safe crossings for residents and students within the community.
Pilsen Up for a Vote
In Metromix's "Best of Chicago," Fiesta del Sol is nominated for "Best Festival," and a handful of hip new local businesses are under consideration too. Votes due by Jan 24th!
Residents March For Justice
Local residents hosted a vigil for hit-and-run victim Martha Gonzalez, as the search for the driver continues.
Pilsen resident fatally struck in Hit-And-Run
For friends & supporters of Martha Gonzalez. A fund has been set up for donations at MB Financial Bank. If you wish to do so, checks addressed to Martha Gonzalez may be given to any MB…
Viewpoint: Make the Dream Act a Reality, Immigrant Youth Say
Listen to those who urge passage of federal legislation that would allow eligible undocumented students to legalize their status by enrolling in college.
Pilsen Fire Brings Out Animal Lovers
On Wednesday 5/6/09 at about 3:00 pm a local pet store was on fire in the Lower-West Side of Pilsen.
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