Our Mission

Through advocacy and analysis, the Forum builds a foundation for equity, justice and economic prosperity for the Latino community. By catalyzing policy change, the Forum works to improve education outcomes, advocate for affordable housing, promote just immigration policies and strengthen community leadership.

Blog

New Coalition Working To Meet The Needs of Newly Arrived Migrants

Forum in the News

Sylvia Puente speaks to ABC7 on importance and impact Latino voters have on upcoming midterm elections

NBC Chicago/Telemundo announces partnership with Forum, Chicago Urban League, and Union League Club of Chicago to host televised forum for 2022 Republican gubernatorial candidates

Education Week interviews Erika Méndez for a piece on the state of early reading instruction for EL students nationwide

Events

Illinois Latino College Landscape Study
The Forum is seeking academic advisors or dean of student staff for a study on the experiences of Illinois Latino/a/x students as they prepare for, enroll in, and navigate college. See HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STAFF FLIER for more information. https://t.co/bP75ZbVIg1
The Forum is seeking high school counselors, assistant principals, and principals for a study on the experiences of Illinois Latino/a/x students as they prepare for, enroll in, and navigate college. See HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STAFF FLIER for more information. https://t.co/NmSWPQMAwr
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"Coronavirus tests taken by Latinos also have come up positive nearly 46% of the time, according to an analysis of data from the Illinois Department of Public Health carried out by the Latino Policy Forum."

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Latinos on the Move 2022: Driving Growth in Illinois