Alicia Ponce is an architect and one of the founding members of Arquitina, a professional leadership and licensure initiative that supports Latinas in architecture and encourages Latinas to join the industry.
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How the Wards Get Their Shapes and Why You Should Care: A Voices Crossover Conversation
Dec 4, 2021 | Erica Gunderson
A 5% uptick in the Latino population, a whopping 30% increase in the Asian population, and a 10% decrease in the Black population have translated into factions fighting for wards mapped to maintain racial majorities and all but ensure proportionate racial representation.
Battle Over Chicago’s Ward Map: A Voices Crossover Conversation
Dec 4, 2021 | Aida Mogos
Chicago alderpeople are at odds over redrawing the city’s ward map, a procedure that happens every 10 years to account for population changes. The biggest sticking point is the balance of power between Black and Latino Chicagoans.
Speaking Spanglish: How to Reach America’s $1.7 Trillion Latino Consumer Market
Dec 4, 2021 | Erica Gunderson
Latinos now make up 19% of the country's population, and half of them are under age 29. And while America’s Latinos spend an estimated $1.7 trillion annually, the Hispanic Marketing Council says only 6% of overall industry investment is spent targeting the Latino community.
Modern and Traditional Mix at Mestiza Shop in Pilsen
Dec 4, 2021 | Erica Gunderson
The Mestiza Shop on 18th Street offers wares made by local artists as well as imported goods. The items range from the traditional to the quirky – but all with a distinctively Latina accent.
New Docuseries Shines Light on Chicago Strangulation Cases
Dec 4, 2021 | Aida Mogos
A new docuseries is bringing national attention to the unsolved murders of dozens of Chicago women. “The Hunt for the Chicago Strangler” is a three-part docuseries focused on the disappearances of at least 51 Chicago women who were all found strangled from 2001 to 2018.
Fashion Fair Cosmetics Receives Makeover, Returns to Stores
Dec 4, 2021 | Brandis Friedman
Many Black women may be familiar with the cosmetics brand Fashion Fair — founded in 1973 by Eunice Johnson, wife of John Johnson, the Black publishing magnate behind Ebony and Jet magazines.
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, December 4, 2021 - Full Show
Dec 4, 2021 | WTTW News
A special Black Voices/Latino Voices crossover on the city's ward map battle. Plus, marketing to Latinos. A unique experience at a Pilsen shop. And La Ultima Palabra.
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, December 4, 2021 - Full Show
Dec 4, 2021 | WTTW News
A special Black Voices/Latino Voices crossover on the city’s ward remap battle. Plus, new attention for 51 cold cases of killed Black women — a beloved Chicago cosmetics brand gets a makeover.
US Jobless Rate Sinks to 4.2% as Many More People Find Jobs
Dec 4, 2021 | Associated Press
Employers in some industries, such as restaurants, bars, and hotels, pulled back on hiring in November. By contrast, job growth remained solid in areas like transportation and warehousing, which are benefiting from the growth of online commerce.
Contact Tracing Revs up in Some States as Omicron Reaches US
Dec 4, 2021 | Associated Press
In New York City, officials quickly reached out to a man who tested positive for the variant and had attended an anime conference at a Manhattan convention center last month along with more than 50,000 people. Five other attendees have also been infected with the coronavirus, though officials don’t yet know whether it was with the omicron variant.
Bond Set at Combined $1M after Michigan Parents Enter Pleas
Dec 4, 2021 | Associated Press
A Detroit business owner spotted a car tied to the Crumbleys in his parking lot late Friday, Oakland County Undersheriff Michael McCabe said in a statement. A woman seen near the vehicle ran away when the business owner called 911, McCabe said. The couple was later located and arrested by Detroit police.
Parents of Michigan Boy Charged in Oxford School Shooting
Dec 3, 2021 | Associated Press
James and Jennifer Crumbley committed “egregious” acts, from buying a gun on Black Friday and making it available to Ethan Crumbley to resisting his removal from school when they were summoned a few hours before the shooting, Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald said.
The Week in Review: Latino Caucus Blasts New Map, Files for Public Vote
Dec 3, 2021 | Alexandra Silets
Jussie Smollett on trial again for alleged fake hate crime attack. City ward remap deadline comes and goes as Black and Latino alderpeople still at odds. COVID-19 cases skyrocket with Omicron variant now in the U.S., and more.
World’s Largest Motorcycle Parade Hits Chicago’s Streets Sunday for Annual Toys for Tots Ride
Dec 3, 2021 | Patty Wetli
Now in its 44th year, the ride draws tens of thousands of participants and collects heaps of toys for children in need.
Omicron-Stricken South Africa May Be Glimpse Into the Future
Dec 3, 2021 | Associated Press
New COVID-19 cases in South Africa have burgeoned from about 200 a day in mid-November to more than 16,000 on Friday.
Biden Signs Stopgap Funding Bill to Keep Government Running
Dec 3, 2021 | Associated Press
The White House released a statement noting the bill signing and thanking congressional leaders for their work.
US Needs National Strategy to Deal With Plastic, Report Says. This Sandhill Crane’s Injured Beak Shows Why
Dec 3, 2021 | Patty Wetli
The U.S. needs a national strategy to deal with its plastic waste problem, which the country produces at a greater rate than the entire European Union combined, according to a new report. Interventions can’t come soon enough for wildlife.
More Than $1M in Stolen Retail Items Recovered in ‘Major’ Seizure: Illinois Attorney General
Dec 3, 2021 | Matt Masterson
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Friday said law enforcement recovered “four semitrailers of merchandise” from eight storage units in two Chicago locations Wednesday night that had been stolen from major national retailers.
DA Who Released Waukesha Suspect Ahead of Tragedy Says It Was the Result of Human Error
Dec 3, 2021 | CNN
The Milwaukee district attorney whose office allowed for the release of a man accused of running over holiday parade attendees last month said Thursday that his low cash bail amount was the result of “human error” by an early-career prosecutor.
State Rests Case at Smollett Trial After Star Witnesses
Dec 2, 2021 | Associated Press
After a three-day presentation of evidence, special prosecutor Dan Webb told the presiding judge Thursday evening that the prosecution was done. The defense began its case immediately, calling, among others, an emergency room physician who saw Jussie Smollett after the purported attack.
‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Andersonville
Dec 2, 2021 | Acacia Hernandez
Located in the Edgewater community on Chicago’s North Side, Andersonville has one of the most concentrated areas of Swedish heritage and is home to a large LGBTQ community. Learn more about the history as well as what the area is doing to adopt eco-friendly initiatives.
COVID-19 Mortgage Assistance Won’t Be Available Until Spring
Illinois, Chicago Opening New Rental Funding Round on Monday
Dec 2, 2021 | Amanda Vinicky
Illinois has dispersed $750 million to help those who fell behind on rent during the coronavirus pandemic. Far less – so far $100 million – has gone to homeowners having trouble keeping up with their bills. And it may be months before homeowners receive funding.
December 2, 2021 - Full Show
Dec 2, 2021 | WTTW News
The latest on the City Council’s ward remap process and what it means for voters. One-on-one with Chicago’s top doctor as COVID-19 cases increase. And live in Andersonville for “In Your Neighborhood.”
After Ending Losing Streak, Bears Face Stern Test Against Arizona Cardinals
Dec 2, 2021 | Paul Caine
The drama out of Halas Hall over the rumored departure of head coach Matt Nagy has died down this week — with the Bears coming off a victory over the winless Detroit Lions. But this Sunday a much tougher opponent awaits in the shape of Super Bowl contender the Arizona Cardinals.
‘Momnibus’ Bill to Support Moms Who Served in the Military Signed into Law
Dec 2, 2021 | Leslie Hurtado
The Protecting Moms Who Served Act, introduced by U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood and championed by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to invest in quality maternal care for mothers across the country.