Latino Voices
Thursdays at 5:30 and 10 pm
Latino Voices
Under Threat of ICE Strikes, El Grito Canceled and Communities Prepare for Mexican Independence Day Celebrations
Immigration and Customs Enforcement strike teams are likely to begin operations around Chicago in the coming days, and local officials expect agents to target large gatherings like Sunday’s parade in Little Village and Saturday’s 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade in Pilsen.
Read more >Latino Voices
Venezuela’s Ruling Party Maintains Control Amid Election Boycotts. What That Means Going Forward
Latin America is in the midst of a crucial election year in countries including Venezuela, whose ruling party claimed another win last month amid opposition boycotts. Advocates say last month’s results could further roil the country’s political landscape.
Read more >Black Voices
Wednesdays at 5:30 and 10 pm
Black Voices
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Sept. 3, 2025 - Full Show
Community groups prepare for federal troops in Chicago. And the city’s minimum wage for tipped workers is going up — a look at the impact.
Read more >Black Voices
How Chicago’s Changes to Tipped Minimum Wage Are Impacting Businesses, Workers
While Mayor Brandon Johnson and advocates say phasing out the tipped minimum wage helps the city’s lowest-paid workers, critics worry about the higher labor costs facing restaurants.
Read more >Latino Voices
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Dec. 19, 2024 - Full Show
Community members weigh in on a proposal to demolish the Damen Silos. Local efforts to protect monarch butterflies. And how a local charity is working to increase donations this holiday season.
Read more >Latino Voices
Salvation Army Working to Ramp Up Donations as Need for Services Increases
Charitable giving dropped more than 2% in 2023, according to a Giving USA report. But local organizations are making efforts to reach their donation goals just in time for the new year.
Read more >Latino Voices
Local Advocates Work to Protect the Monarch Butterfly Population Amid Steep Decline
Population assessments show monarch populations have declined by 59% from 2023 to 2024. The unique pollinators are an important part of the ecosystem, but also have deep cultural connections.
Read more >Latino Voices
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Dec. 12, 2024 - Full Show
Calls for city officials to step aside and cooperate with federal mass deportations. And a state-of-the-art exhibit makes a dazzling debut at the Shedd Aquarium.
Read more >Black Voices
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, April 9, 2025 - Full Show
A new approach to building affordable housing in Chicago. And efforts to address disparities among Black students at CPS.
Read more >Black Voices
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, April 2, 2025 - Full Show
Chicago Teachers Union delegates vote on a new contract. And changes are coming for Cook County’s electronic monitoring program.
Read more >Black Voices
Chief Judge’s Office Takes Over Electronic Monitoring in Cook County Amid Staffing Concerns
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is ending its decades-old electronic monitoring program, giving the Chief Judge’s Office sole responsibility for managing its cases.
Read more >Black Voices
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon on New DEI Initiatives, Suburban Voter Turnout
Last month, Monica Gordon marked 100 days in office. In that time, she said, she’s seen an increase in requests for records like birth certificates and marriage licenses.
Read more >Support for CHICAGO TONIGHT: LATINO VOICES is provided by The Chicago Community Trust.
Additional support is provided by Lloyd A. Fry Foundation and Julian Grace Foundation.
Support for CHICAGO TONIGHT: BLACK VOICES is provided by The Chicago Community Trust.
Additional support is provided by Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, Julian Grace Foundation, and Gertrude Dyane and James H. Wooten, Jr..
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Latino Voices
Thursdays at 5:30 and 10 pm
Black Voices
Wednesdays at 5:30 and 10 pm
Latino Voices
Under Threat of ICE Strikes, El Grito Canceled and Communities Prepare for Mexican Independence Day Celebrations
Immigration and Customs Enforcement strike teams are likely to begin operations around Chicago in the coming days, and local officials expect agents to target large gatherings like Sunday’s parade in Little Village and Saturday’s 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade in Pilsen.
Read more >Black Voices
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Aug. 6, 2025 - Full Show
Democrats push back against Texas redistricting — despite a potential bomb threat. And an economic boost for a Far South Side community.
Read more >Latino Voices
Venezuela’s Ruling Party Maintains Control Amid Election Boycotts. What That Means Going Forward
Latin America is in the midst of a crucial election year in countries including Venezuela, whose ruling party claimed another win last month amid opposition boycotts. Advocates say last month’s results could further roil the country’s political landscape.
Read more >Black Voices
How Chicago’s Changes to Tipped Minimum Wage Are Impacting Businesses, Workers
While Mayor Brandon Johnson and advocates say phasing out the tipped minimum wage helps the city’s lowest-paid workers, critics worry about the higher labor costs facing restaurants.
Read more >
Black Voices
New Documentary Explores History, Evolving Legacy of HBCUs
HBCUs, or historically Black colleges and universities, have been around for more than 188 years. They were founded out of necessity when predominantly White institutions barred Black students from attending.
Read more >Latino Voices
Local Illustrator Explores Growing Up in an Immigrant Household in New Children’s Book
Writer and illustrator Jacqueline Alcántara draws from her own childhood to help kids navigate their diverse identities in her new book called “Tíos and Primos” — Spanish for “aunts, uncles and cousins.”
Read more >Support for CHICAGO TONIGHT: LATINO VOICES is provided by The Chicago Community Trust.
Additional support is provided by Lloyd A. Fry Foundation and Julian Grace Foundation.
Support for CHICAGO TONIGHT: BLACK VOICES is provided by The Chicago Community Trust.
Additional support is provided by Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, Julian Grace Foundation, and Gertrude Dyane and James H. Wooten, Jr..
