A moment bigger than a campaign: 33rd Ward aldermanic candidate Rossana Rodríguez-Sánchez heads into runoff
By Justin Agrelo At a watch party on election night in the back room of Chief O’Neill’s pub in Avondale,
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Audio: Special report on 12th & 22nd Ward aldermanic elections
A conversation originally broadcast on Lumpen Radio, WLPN 105.5 FM — with Yolocalli reporters Gerardo Salgado, Melissa Regalado, Oscar Perez,
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The race for the 12th Ward
On Feb. 7th a forum was organized for the 12th Ward aldermanic candidates by Vota Con Ganas, Neighbors for Environmental Justice (N4EJ) and The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (LVEJO). The purpose of the event was to give community residents an opportunity to hear what the candidates had to say about environmental issues that affect the community.
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22nd Ward and 12th Ward: Merging communities to fight
The 12th Ward and 22nd Ward Aldermanic Forums hosted by Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (LVEJO) brought a major turn around for both residents and candidates on environmental issues affecting the health of local residents
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22nd Ward aldermanic candidates address concerns about youth
After 25 years of serving the 22nd Ward, Ricardo Muñoz announced that he would not be seeking re-election in the next aldermanic election on Feb. 26. His stepping down opened the door to new candidates: Lisette Lopez, Neftalie Gonzalez, Michael Rodriguez and Richard Juarez are all running to lead the 22nd Ward, which covers the neighborhoods of Little Village, South Lawndale and Archer Heights.
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A night out in the cold: Volunteering for the 2019 Point-in-Time Homeless Count
The Point-in-Time Count of Homeless Persons, a census held annually in cities nationwide since 2005, is organized in Chicago by the Department of Family and Support Services, and is meant to understand the homeless population in the city during a few hours on one given night in January. The data is used to guide federal funding, homeless services and resource planning, but it is far from comprehensive.
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Self-identification or tribal membership: different paths to your tribe
It was a shock for Pam when she first learned she is a Native American. At eight years old, she was transferred to a new school. Huddling in a chair, sitting beside her younger sister, she felt insecure and embarrassed. When the teacher introduced this new student as an “American Indian,” Pam couldn’t believe what she heard.
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