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Immigrant advocacy groups celebrate passage of HB 3247, Safe Schools for All
Today the Illinois General Assembly passed Safe Schools for All (HB 3247). Advocates with the…
In Loving Memory of Our Friend, Richard J. Martinez
[H]e was a gifted teacher and facilitator who was passionate about guiding and nurturing others…
2025 Springfield Agenda Update
Earlier this year, ahead of the Governor’s proposed budget, we shared our 2025 Springfield Agenda, which laid out all the education, immigration, and housing policies and investments that we would advocate for that were critical to the well-being of Latino families.
Latino Policy Forum Responds to Supreme Court Order on Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court said it would allow the Trump administration to end Temporary…
Illinois Community and Government Leaders Deliver Powerful Message of Unity and Resistance in Springfield After Cruel and Gratuitous DHS Press Event
In their response, leaders were clear and unequivocal about their unified support for Illinois’ immigrant…
A Roof Over Every Head: Why State Housing Investments Are a Lifeline for Latinos in Illinois
At a time when housing costs are rising and affordable options are harder to come…
Latino Advocacy in Springfield: Shaping Illinois’ 2026 Budget
On February 19, 2025, Governor Pritzker delivered his seventh State of the State Address, outlining…
What We Do
Our mission is to build the power, influence, and leadership of the Latino community through collective action to transform public policies that ensure the well-being of our community and society as a whole. The four pillars of our work are:
