Laura Rodríguez Presa is a bilingual journalist covering the Latino community in the Chicago area. Formerly a multimedia reporter for Hoy, the Tribune’s Spanish-language newspaper, Laura focused on exposing the often untold stories of the Latino community. She aims to write pieces that transcend language, race, age and gender barriers.
As tens of thousands packed Sueños Music Festival for a weekend of reggaetón and regional Mexican music, another sound was steadily taking over the festival grounds: Latin rave.
Immigration advocacy groups on Wednesday filed tort claims against the Department of Homeland Security over a controversial raid in a South Shore apartment building.
Countless Venezuelans want to return to their home country, but have been unable to because of broken diplomatic ties and bureaucratic hurdles between the two countries.
The Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller remained too close to call as state Rep. Margaret Croke maintained a slim lead over state Sen. Karina Villa.
State Rep. Margaret Croke said she was confident late Tuesday that she would prevail in a tightly contested race to become the Democratic nominee for Illinois comptroller.