Immigration reform

Illinois has been historically strong in immigration. For decades, its numbers were right up there with the four border states near Mexico. That has ebbed in recent years, starting with the overall decline following the Great Recession and then during the Trump administration that imposed additional restrictions.

The City of Chicago is reaching out to other cities across Illinois for help as it deals with an influx of immigrants bused in by red-state governors. Chicago has received more than 1,000 immigrants bused north from states, including Florida and Texas.

While LatinX month is a key point in the year to celebrate Latinos, individuals can be brought to a better understanding of the richness of LatinX culture year-round.