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Cicero Residents Reeling From Summer Floods Blame City’s Poor Communication

As Cicero recovers from historic summer floods, some residents believe the city fell short in communicating support and resources for the town’s majority immigrant population.

Maia McDonaldenero 8, 2024

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Política de inmigración

Illinois bill seeks to bolster language services at state agencies

A language access bill making its way through Springfield would create a new office tasked with bringing interpretation and translation services to state agencies for many non-native English speakers.

Maia McDonaldoctubre 30, 2023

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Arte y cultura

How Chicago’s All-Women Mariachi Group Is Embracing Their Roots — And Bucking Tradition

Despite lukewarm feelings about the genre as a child, Mariachi Sirenas cofounder Ibet Herrera helped form Chicago’s first all-women mariachi band. The group has fostered a sisterhood of talented musicians while honoring their roots.

Maia McDonaldagosto 22, 2023

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Cicero Residents Reeling From Summer Floods Blame City’s Poor Communication

Illinois bill seeks to bolster language services at state agencies

How Chicago’s All-Women Mariachi Group Is Embracing Their Roots — And Bucking Tradition

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Maia McDonald

Cicero Residents Reeling From Summer Floods Blame City’s Poor Communication

Illinois bill seeks to bolster language services at state agencies

Locally Made App Puts Interpreter in Immigrants’ Pockets

How Chicago’s All-Women Mariachi Group Is Embracing Their Roots — And Bucking Tradition

A Community-Led Approach to Stopping Flooding Expands