Metro Chicago’s Mexican-Born Population Is Down By More Than 100,000 Over The Past Decade
The number of Mexican immigrants in Illinois has also fallen sharply. It’s a trend that has received little attention, researchers said.
The number of Mexican immigrants in Illinois has also fallen sharply. It’s a trend that has received little attention, researchers said.
About 1.7 million Illinoisans are at risk of eviction when the federal moratorium on evictions and foreclosures ends March 31. Housing advocates are stepping in with solutions.
The White House said it would add an Asian American Pacific Islander liaison to its staff after receiving criticism from Sen. Tammy Duckworth and others.
“Many lawmakers are saying this is un-American,” said professor Erika Lee. “This is damaging framing because our history shows otherwise.”
“Many lawmakers are saying this is un-American,” said professor Erika Lee. “This is damaging framing because our history shows otherwise.”
The north suburb’s City Council voted 8-1 Monday to begin making good on its pledge to distribute $10 million over the next 10 years.
“Asian Americans had been largely invisible,” said State Rep. Theresa Mah. “It wasn’t until last week’s horrific events that the issue was brought into the spotlight.”
Some Chicagoans, especially in Black and brown communities, don’t have internet at home, which can limit their access to a COVID-19 vaccine.
New Democratic House bills could grant legal status to millions of immigrants.
The People’s COVID-19 Response Team proposes that the city establish vaccination sites in 26 vulnerable communities of color.