Pew Research estimates Latinos make up nearly 15% of the eligible voting population in the United States, with roughly 36.2 million Latino voters. That’s up from 32.3 million in 2020.

One on one with the chair of the state’s Democratic Party ahead of the DNC. What issues are most important to Latinos this election cycle. And a local restaurant puts a Caribbean twist on brunch.

The Illinois Democratic Party is gearing up for a busy week in Chicago. During the Democratic National Convention, members will be meeting with other party leaders, discussing policies and rallying behind presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

Latin Restaurant Weeks are back with specials across the Chicago area. It’s an opportunity to sample flavors from across Latin America without leaving Illinois.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made threats to ramp up his efforts to send asylum-seekers to Chicago while the city is in the national spotlight. Local organizations and officials say they’re preparing for that possibility as the city approaches two years since the arrival of the first bus in Chicago.

The federal lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. According to the complaint, the five plaintiffs claim they were unfairly targeted by off-duty police officers who work as security guards at the Home Depot store at 47th Street and Western Avenue.  

CPD and the Secret Service on security plans for the upcoming Democratic National Convention. And how the city is preparing for a possible surge in migrants ahead of the DNC. 

A series of events inspired the four co-founders to start Raíces Chicago Story Coalition, a nonprofit capacity-building organization that supports archival and storytelling projects by and about Latino communities. 

Protests erupted in Venezuela over the results of the country’s latest presidential election. Current president Nicolas Maduro declared victory — but his opposition is raising concerns over the accuracy of those results.

Novel Pizza Cafe is putting a modern twist on an Italian classic. The Pilsen spot is decked out with ‘90s-inspired throwbacks, and the food embraces a fusion of the owners’ Mexican and Filipino cultures.

Election results are being disputed in Venezuela — what it could mean for folks here. Efforts to document Latino history. And a new pizza spot serving up a fusion of ingredients.

Advocacy groups are sounding the alarm on a spike in domestic violence cases. A new report from the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence says domestic violence deaths in Illinois rose by 110% last year, with 94 incidents of domestic violence leading to 120 deaths in 2023.

CPS says next year’s budget is balanced. Helping families hurt by gun violence. And a public art exhibit uncovers the history of an ancient Mexican civilization.

Chicago Survivors offers a range of free services to families impacted by violent deaths. The organization partners with the Chicago Police Department by responding to homicide scenes and providing immediate support.

A new plan to preserve affordable housing. Bringing more young people to the Loop this summer. And a bilingual bookstore is hitting the road.

¡Viva! Los Libros just launched a bookmobile. Owners Nina Sanchez and Michael Wren, along with their daughter Vida, are eager to share their love of reading with the community.