Latino Policy Forum
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The Latino Policy Forum envisions societal prosperity, unity and equity in our nation and in the global community.
We will not be silenced! President Trump’s plans to deploy the National Guard to Illinois is an attempt to intimidate us, create fear, and suppress our Constitutional right to protest.
If you see ICE activity or know someone who was detained, contact the ICIRR Family Support Hotline at 855-435-7693
If you see ICE activity or know someone who was detained, contact the ICIRR Family Support Hotline at 855-435-7693
October 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
We will not be silenced! President Trump’s plans to deploy the National Guard to Illinois is an attempt to intimidate us, create fear, and suppress our Constitutional right to protest.
If you see ICE activity or know someone who was detained, contact the ICIRR Family Support Hotline at 855-435-7693
If you see ICE activity or know someone who was detained, contact the ICIRR Family Support Hotline at 855-435-7693
3 reminders for DACA recipients:
-Renew your DACA as soon you can
-You’re stronger than any anti-immigrant rhetoric
-You belong in any space you enter 🧡
DACA recipients in Illinois can find an attorney, updates, resources, guidance, and scholarships here: www.icirr.org/renew-your-d...
-Renew your DACA as soon you can
-You’re stronger than any anti-immigrant rhetoric
-You belong in any space you enter 🧡
DACA recipients in Illinois can find an attorney, updates, resources, guidance, and scholarships here: www.icirr.org/renew-your-d...
August 18, 2025 at 2:02 AM
3 reminders for DACA recipients:
-Renew your DACA as soon you can
-You’re stronger than any anti-immigrant rhetoric
-You belong in any space you enter 🧡
DACA recipients in Illinois can find an attorney, updates, resources, guidance, and scholarships here: www.icirr.org/renew-your-d...
-Renew your DACA as soon you can
-You’re stronger than any anti-immigrant rhetoric
-You belong in any space you enter 🧡
DACA recipients in Illinois can find an attorney, updates, resources, guidance, and scholarships here: www.icirr.org/renew-your-d...
Join us on October 24 for Latinos on the Move 2025: Comunidad. Action. Power. 💜
These are challenging times and LOTM is an opportunity to be in community, surrounded by people who understand, who care, and who refuse to let fear win.
These are challenging times and LOTM is an opportunity to be in community, surrounded by people who understand, who care, and who refuse to let fear win.
August 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Join us on October 24 for Latinos on the Move 2025: Comunidad. Action. Power. 💜
These are challenging times and LOTM is an opportunity to be in community, surrounded by people who understand, who care, and who refuse to let fear win.
These are challenging times and LOTM is an opportunity to be in community, surrounded by people who understand, who care, and who refuse to let fear win.
Did you know that you have rights as a tenant regardless of your immigration status?
Check out our Housing Rights for Immigrant Tenants guide for information on basic housing rights and policies for immigrant tenants living in Illinois. Available in English and Spanish.
Check out our Housing Rights for Immigrant Tenants guide for information on basic housing rights and policies for immigrant tenants living in Illinois. Available in English and Spanish.
July 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Did you know that you have rights as a tenant regardless of your immigration status?
Check out our Housing Rights for Immigrant Tenants guide for information on basic housing rights and policies for immigrant tenants living in Illinois. Available in English and Spanish.
Check out our Housing Rights for Immigrant Tenants guide for information on basic housing rights and policies for immigrant tenants living in Illinois. Available in English and Spanish.
One of the most powerful things about our Multicultural Leadership Academy is how it prepares civic leaders to elevate their impact and build a more equitable Illinois.
July 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
One of the most powerful things about our Multicultural Leadership Academy is how it prepares civic leaders to elevate their impact and build a more equitable Illinois.
Announcing our theme for Latinos on the Move 2025: Comunidad. Action. Power.
☀️ Comunidad because we are stronger together.
☀️ Action because it makes change possible.
☀️ Power because Latinos are 2.2 million strong in Illinois.
☀️ Comunidad because we are stronger together.
☀️ Action because it makes change possible.
☀️ Power because Latinos are 2.2 million strong in Illinois.
July 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Announcing our theme for Latinos on the Move 2025: Comunidad. Action. Power.
☀️ Comunidad because we are stronger together.
☀️ Action because it makes change possible.
☀️ Power because Latinos are 2.2 million strong in Illinois.
☀️ Comunidad because we are stronger together.
☀️ Action because it makes change possible.
☀️ Power because Latinos are 2.2 million strong in Illinois.
Little Village is a pillar of the Mexican immigrant community in Illinois and in the country because of the beauty, strength, and resilience of its people. We are united behind Latinos Progresando, La Villita, immigrants and everyone who was targeted by these hateful acts.
July 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Little Village is a pillar of the Mexican immigrant community in Illinois and in the country because of the beauty, strength, and resilience of its people. We are united behind Latinos Progresando, La Villita, immigrants and everyone who was targeted by these hateful acts.
Yesterday, July 14, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that allows the Trump administration to fire more than 1,400 employees from the Department of Education, effectively dismantling the agency.
Read our full statement here: bit.ly/4lOvsOU
Read our full statement here: bit.ly/4lOvsOU
July 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Yesterday, July 14, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that allows the Trump administration to fire more than 1,400 employees from the Department of Education, effectively dismantling the agency.
Read our full statement here: bit.ly/4lOvsOU
Read our full statement here: bit.ly/4lOvsOU
The highly controversial budget reconciliation package has passed Congress and awaits signature. The bill makes dramatic cuts to social programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as well as federal education grants, to fund aggressive immigration enforcement.
July 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The highly controversial budget reconciliation package has passed Congress and awaits signature. The bill makes dramatic cuts to social programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as well as federal education grants, to fund aggressive immigration enforcement.
Attention parents, early childhood providers, and advocates!
The We The Village Coalition is hosting a virtual town hall on July 15 from 12 to 1:30 PM. The conversation will highlight progress from the first year of the new Department of Early Childhood and discuss their priorities for next year.
The We The Village Coalition is hosting a virtual town hall on July 15 from 12 to 1:30 PM. The conversation will highlight progress from the first year of the new Department of Early Childhood and discuss their priorities for next year.
June 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Attention parents, early childhood providers, and advocates!
The We The Village Coalition is hosting a virtual town hall on July 15 from 12 to 1:30 PM. The conversation will highlight progress from the first year of the new Department of Early Childhood and discuss their priorities for next year.
The We The Village Coalition is hosting a virtual town hall on July 15 from 12 to 1:30 PM. The conversation will highlight progress from the first year of the new Department of Early Childhood and discuss their priorities for next year.
Babies born in the United States ARE citizens. Full Stop.
Today's Supreme Court ruling is a tragedy, but the fight to protect children, immigrant families, and the U.S. Constitution is not over.
Read our full statement: bit.ly/4l6QSqN
#SCOTUS #birthrightcitizenship
Today's Supreme Court ruling is a tragedy, but the fight to protect children, immigrant families, and the U.S. Constitution is not over.
Read our full statement: bit.ly/4l6QSqN
#SCOTUS #birthrightcitizenship
June 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Babies born in the United States ARE citizens. Full Stop.
Today's Supreme Court ruling is a tragedy, but the fight to protect children, immigrant families, and the U.S. Constitution is not over.
Read our full statement: bit.ly/4l6QSqN
#SCOTUS #birthrightcitizenship
Today's Supreme Court ruling is a tragedy, but the fight to protect children, immigrant families, and the U.S. Constitution is not over.
Read our full statement: bit.ly/4l6QSqN
#SCOTUS #birthrightcitizenship
Leadership in action!
Our Multicultural Leadership Academy cohort gathered last month at New Life Centers, where they toured the Pan de Vida Fresh Market, took professional headshots, and continued their affinity group work.
Our Multicultural Leadership Academy cohort gathered last month at New Life Centers, where they toured the Pan de Vida Fresh Market, took professional headshots, and continued their affinity group work.
June 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Leadership in action!
Our Multicultural Leadership Academy cohort gathered last month at New Life Centers, where they toured the Pan de Vida Fresh Market, took professional headshots, and continued their affinity group work.
Our Multicultural Leadership Academy cohort gathered last month at New Life Centers, where they toured the Pan de Vida Fresh Market, took professional headshots, and continued their affinity group work.
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May 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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In these uncertain and challenging times, caring for our mental health is more important than ever.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, our Community Engagement Manager, Brian Herrera, shares a few reflections and tips to bring some joy to you and your loved ones.
More here: bit.ly/4jTClP2
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, our Community Engagement Manager, Brian Herrera, shares a few reflections and tips to bring some joy to you and your loved ones.
More here: bit.ly/4jTClP2
May 23, 2025 at 10:24 PM
In these uncertain and challenging times, caring for our mental health is more important than ever.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, our Community Engagement Manager, Brian Herrera, shares a few reflections and tips to bring some joy to you and your loved ones.
More here: bit.ly/4jTClP2
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, our Community Engagement Manager, Brian Herrera, shares a few reflections and tips to bring some joy to you and your loved ones.
More here: bit.ly/4jTClP2
How do we increase Latino college success? Make #HigherEd affordable.
Many Latino students work full-time while in school, making it harder to succeed. Investing in need-based financial aid helps our students enroll full-time, work fewer hours, and stay on track to graduate.
bit.ly/4cEvplB
Many Latino students work full-time while in school, making it harder to succeed. Investing in need-based financial aid helps our students enroll full-time, work fewer hours, and stay on track to graduate.
bit.ly/4cEvplB
May 21, 2025 at 10:36 PM
How do we increase Latino college success? Make #HigherEd affordable.
Many Latino students work full-time while in school, making it harder to succeed. Investing in need-based financial aid helps our students enroll full-time, work fewer hours, and stay on track to graduate.
bit.ly/4cEvplB
Many Latino students work full-time while in school, making it harder to succeed. Investing in need-based financial aid helps our students enroll full-time, work fewer hours, and stay on track to graduate.
bit.ly/4cEvplB
This is what Latino unity looks like!
Last week, more than 800 community members, advocates, allies, and decision makers from across Illinois gathered in our state capital to celebrate the Latino Unity Day Quinceañera.
Thank you to every person who showed up and made #LUD2025 unforgettable!
Last week, more than 800 community members, advocates, allies, and decision makers from across Illinois gathered in our state capital to celebrate the Latino Unity Day Quinceañera.
Thank you to every person who showed up and made #LUD2025 unforgettable!
May 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
This is what Latino unity looks like!
Last week, more than 800 community members, advocates, allies, and decision makers from across Illinois gathered in our state capital to celebrate the Latino Unity Day Quinceañera.
Thank you to every person who showed up and made #LUD2025 unforgettable!
Last week, more than 800 community members, advocates, allies, and decision makers from across Illinois gathered in our state capital to celebrate the Latino Unity Day Quinceañera.
Thank you to every person who showed up and made #LUD2025 unforgettable!
Behind every Latino Unity Day celebration is a community of sponsors who help make it possible.
Thank you to our sponsors for believing in the power of Latino leadership, advocacy, and collective action. Your partnership helps us drive change and build a better future for all of IL.
#LUD2025
Thank you to our sponsors for believing in the power of Latino leadership, advocacy, and collective action. Your partnership helps us drive change and build a better future for all of IL.
#LUD2025
May 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Behind every Latino Unity Day celebration is a community of sponsors who help make it possible.
Thank you to our sponsors for believing in the power of Latino leadership, advocacy, and collective action. Your partnership helps us drive change and build a better future for all of IL.
#LUD2025
Thank you to our sponsors for believing in the power of Latino leadership, advocacy, and collective action. Your partnership helps us drive change and build a better future for all of IL.
#LUD2025
This morning, the Latino Policy Forum, along with partner organizations, advocates, and lawmakers held a press conference in opposition to Secretary Noem planned visit to Springfield, sending a powerful message that Illinois is united and we will protect everyone in our community. #LUD2025
May 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This morning, the Latino Policy Forum, along with partner organizations, advocates, and lawmakers held a press conference in opposition to Secretary Noem planned visit to Springfield, sending a powerful message that Illinois is united and we will protect everyone in our community. #LUD2025
No amount of threats, executive orders, or disinformation will change what we already know: welcoming policies make our communities safer, healthier, and stronger.
Learn more about the facts behind welcoming policies and why they matter: latinopolicyforum.org/welcoming-po...
Learn more about the facts behind welcoming policies and why they matter: latinopolicyforum.org/welcoming-po...
May 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
No amount of threats, executive orders, or disinformation will change what we already know: welcoming policies make our communities safer, healthier, and stronger.
Learn more about the facts behind welcoming policies and why they matter: latinopolicyforum.org/welcoming-po...
Learn more about the facts behind welcoming policies and why they matter: latinopolicyforum.org/welcoming-po...
For Latinos living without stable housing, many are uncounted and unsupported. This is not just about shelter. It’s about ensuring every family has the chance to thrive.
Learn what’s at stake for housing and homelessness prevention in the FY26 State Budget: latinopolicyforum.org/a-roof-over-...
Learn what’s at stake for housing and homelessness prevention in the FY26 State Budget: latinopolicyforum.org/a-roof-over-...
May 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
For Latinos living without stable housing, many are uncounted and unsupported. This is not just about shelter. It’s about ensuring every family has the chance to thrive.
Learn what’s at stake for housing and homelessness prevention in the FY26 State Budget: latinopolicyforum.org/a-roof-over-...
Learn what’s at stake for housing and homelessness prevention in the FY26 State Budget: latinopolicyforum.org/a-roof-over-...
Exciting news: HB3026 has passed out of the Senate Education Committee!
This bill would empower school districts to grow and strengthen dual language programs, one of the most effective models for supporting English Learners and boosting academic success for all students in IL.
This bill would empower school districts to grow and strengthen dual language programs, one of the most effective models for supporting English Learners and boosting academic success for all students in IL.
April 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Exciting news: HB3026 has passed out of the Senate Education Committee!
This bill would empower school districts to grow and strengthen dual language programs, one of the most effective models for supporting English Learners and boosting academic success for all students in IL.
This bill would empower school districts to grow and strengthen dual language programs, one of the most effective models for supporting English Learners and boosting academic success for all students in IL.
The Latino Policy Forum is hiring an Executive Coordinator and Accountant!
We're looking for mission-driven folks passionate about advancing Latino equity in Illinois.
Learn more and apply: latinopolicyforum.org/employment/
We're looking for mission-driven folks passionate about advancing Latino equity in Illinois.
Learn more and apply: latinopolicyforum.org/employment/
April 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The Latino Policy Forum is hiring an Executive Coordinator and Accountant!
We're looking for mission-driven folks passionate about advancing Latino equity in Illinois.
Learn more and apply: latinopolicyforum.org/employment/
We're looking for mission-driven folks passionate about advancing Latino equity in Illinois.
Learn more and apply: latinopolicyforum.org/employment/
The Illinois State budget isn’t just numbers. It’s a reflection of our values.
And advocating for what matters, from bilingual education to immigrant services, starts with us.
Learn what’s at stake for Latinos and how to take action this budget season: latinopolicyforum.org/latino-advoc...
And advocating for what matters, from bilingual education to immigrant services, starts with us.
Learn what’s at stake for Latinos and how to take action this budget season: latinopolicyforum.org/latino-advoc...
April 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The Illinois State budget isn’t just numbers. It’s a reflection of our values.
And advocating for what matters, from bilingual education to immigrant services, starts with us.
Learn what’s at stake for Latinos and how to take action this budget season: latinopolicyforum.org/latino-advoc...
And advocating for what matters, from bilingual education to immigrant services, starts with us.
Learn what’s at stake for Latinos and how to take action this budget season: latinopolicyforum.org/latino-advoc...
We’re honored to welcome City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado as a featured panelist at Latino Unity Day 2025!
He’ll speak on the panel “Defending Diversity: Assessing the Impact of the Federal Administration and the Future of Inclusion.”
Register at latinounityday.com
He’ll speak on the panel “Defending Diversity: Assessing the Impact of the Federal Administration and the Future of Inclusion.”
Register at latinounityday.com
April 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
We’re honored to welcome City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado as a featured panelist at Latino Unity Day 2025!
He’ll speak on the panel “Defending Diversity: Assessing the Impact of the Federal Administration and the Future of Inclusion.”
Register at latinounityday.com
He’ll speak on the panel “Defending Diversity: Assessing the Impact of the Federal Administration and the Future of Inclusion.”
Register at latinounityday.com
Since 2017, Evidenced-Based Funding (EBF) reduced the number of severely underfunded districts in IL, yet Latino and English Learner students are still left behind.
A $550M investment in EBF can change that.
Tell your legislators to #FundTheFormula TODAY!
advanceillinois.quorum.us/campaign/Leg...
A $550M investment in EBF can change that.
Tell your legislators to #FundTheFormula TODAY!
advanceillinois.quorum.us/campaign/Leg...
April 20, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Since 2017, Evidenced-Based Funding (EBF) reduced the number of severely underfunded districts in IL, yet Latino and English Learner students are still left behind.
A $550M investment in EBF can change that.
Tell your legislators to #FundTheFormula TODAY!
advanceillinois.quorum.us/campaign/Leg...
A $550M investment in EBF can change that.
Tell your legislators to #FundTheFormula TODAY!
advanceillinois.quorum.us/campaign/Leg...