A Mother’s Day Tribute from the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago There is a particular kind of power that does not announce itself with fanfare or press releases. It does not wait for applause. It rises before the sun...
- May 9, 2026
- 10 Min Read
When the votes were counted at this year’s Chicago Latino Film Festival, the results sent a message louder than any press release could. Five of the nine Audience Choice Award winners and runners-up at the 42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival were directed or co-directed...
- May 4, 2026
- 7 Min Read
By James Klein | International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago There is an art form that refuses to be tamed. It lives in the stomp of a heel on a wooden stage, in the ache of a voice reaching for...
- February 19, 2026
- 8 Min Read
Good food shouldn’t just taste good—it should do good. That’s the philosophy behind Mercadito’s Tacos 4 Strength program, where each month a specially crafted taco raises funds for the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago. And this February, they’re bringing...
- February 13, 2026
- 2 Min Read
Eduardo Mejía didn’t set out to create an award-winning poster when he visited Chicago last summer. He was simply taking in the city—the iconic theater signs glowing against the skyline, the bold geometric architecture that defines the Windy City’s character....
- January 26, 2026
- 4 Min Read