North suburban restaurants offer kosher spin on Mexican cuisine
You won't find pork on the menu at La Casa De Isaac & Moishe, because owner Isaac Nava is Jewish.
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You won't find pork on the menu at La Casa De Isaac & Moishe, because owner Isaac Nava is Jewish.
Roldan has led the charge in building thousands of affordable units across the city—homes that have provided stability to generations of families fighting gentrification.
After decades of dedication to his mission to make Chicago's gentrifying neighborhoods more affordable, Hispanic Housing Development Corporation president and CEO Paul Roldan is retiring.
Four women from the south suburbs decided going to Chicago for dance lessons was not an option, and they had to create something closer to home.
What started as an idea from a group of dedicated moms to preserve their Hispanic heritage through dance has grown into a much larger movement. Four women from the south suburbs decided going to Chicago for dance lessons was not an option, and they wanted to create something closer to home.
Torres made history as the first-ever two-time mixed martial arts world champion, and is now expanding his reach and serving as a mentor to others. Marie Saavedra reports.
Olmec Trails takes people on a physical and historical journey with 33 installments across multiple towns.
Lauren Victory reports massive heads are turning heads in the western suburbs and considered clues to a part of North American history that isn't widely discussed, but they're on display in the western suburbs as part of a journey for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Michael Espinosa's goal is to teach the songs and traditions that have shaped Mexican culture and more.
At Benito Juarez Community Academy in Pilsen, there's a special credited mariachi class in that has extra meaning for student musicians present and past. Marie Saavedra reports.
Indiana University Northwest's undergraduate population of Hispanics and Latinos is above 25%.
Indiana University Northwest, with an undergraduate population that's nearly 30% Hispanic/Latino, is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with its students. Latin Satin Soul was warming up for a vibrant celebration of Latino culture on the campus of Indiana University Northwest in Gary.
The CEO of CPS said it means a lot to him personally.
On Friday, a middle school in Gage Park kicked off its festivities for Hispanic Heritage Month. Students hit the stage to perform a re-enactment of "El Grito de Dolores."
Latino Art Beat has grown to give out $5 million in scholarships to aspiring artists as well.
"A little touch of this, of that, right? So that the churro, if you buy it in the morning, it can last until evening and it doesn't become gummy or chewy."
For this week's Foodie Friday, the celebration continues for Hispanic Heritage Month, putting the spotlight on a classic Mexican treat. At a shop frying them up for decades, CBS 2's Jamaica Ponder has more on Don Churro.
In addition to the bonds created, empowering the community through health and wellness has become a priority for the Venados Running Club and other running clubs now springing up.
"We are the first Puerto Rican cultural district in the U.S. We have the largest concentration of Puerto Rican eateries. We also have one of the largest concentrations of public art."
Professor Juan Mendoza said mentorship helped him achieve his dream and want to help the next generation.
The community that inspires Emmanuel Cabrera is the same one that's cheering him on, as if they're along for the ride.
"For me being Latina is about family. It is about people. It is about living life to its fullest. About talking with people, listening to people, celebrating diversity. Being very strong and energetic. I think those are some of the things I also bring to this role and to this work."
Celena Sarillo is the first Latina CEO of the American Red Cross of Illinois. And those who know her say she brings compassion to everything she does. CBS 2's Marie Saavedra has her story.
Field Museum annual fund and membership director Vicky Sanchez joined CBS 2’s Ryan Baker and Dana Kozlov Wednesday morning to talk about the importance of celebrating Latinx scholars and scientists.
Whether it's dancing to mariachi music, native to the state of Jalisco, or donning the indigenous textiles seen in the south of Mexico, for the dancers, it's about honoring tradition.
