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Joanna Hernandez focuses on local stories in Chicago, primarily covering topics related to food, social issues, community programs, and immigration. She often includes government announcements and seasonal events in her coverage.
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By: Joanna Hernandez
Since federal immigration agents began ramping up operations in Chicago communities, residents have come together to support their neighbors. In Albany Park, a group of mothers and educators recognized the need for assistance and initiated what they call the walking school bus.
By: Joanna Hernandez
Many of Chicago’s street vendors say they’re being pushed out of business amid concerns over federal immigration enforcement. A number of vendors have stopped selling altogether since the start of what the Trump administration has called “Operation Midway Blitz.”
By: Joanna Hernandez
Since the launch of “Operation Midway Blitz,” the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has reported that more than 3,000 people in the Chicago area were detained by federal immigration agents. The Trump administration has said its mission is to target criminals. There is growing pushback, however, with critics questioning the enforcement tactics and the motives behind these arrests.
By: Joanna Hernandez
The South Side Healthy Community Organization and the Chicago Birthworks Collective are partnering to provide free doula services to South Side mothers who are uninsured or on Medicaid.
By: Joanna Hernandez
Every Monday, Back of the Yards Coffeehouse hosts Senior Mondays, welcoming seniors to enjoy a free coffee and pastry while participating in activities designed to foster community and connection.
“Wrigleyville is the entertainment district of Chicago, and I want to take my seat where we belong,” owner Clarissa Flores said. “I didn’t want to be in the outskirts. People don’t realize this, but the majority of the fans that go to Wrigley are women.”
By: Joanna Hernandez
The Museum of Contemporary Art is showcasing a new exhibition tracing the visual, political and spiritual origins of popular Caribbean music. Art installations are designed to immerse visitors in sound and movement.
By: Joanna Hernandez
On a recent Wednesday morning, a group of children gathered inside a community space in Gage Park.
By: Joanna Hernandez
For many transgender people, finding an affirming place where they can simply be themselves isn’t something they take for granted. As transgender identities continue to be the subject of political and legal debates across the country, organizations like Brave Space Alliance say the demand for their services remains constant.
By: Joanna Hernandez
In the Austin community on Chicago’s West Side sits the J.J. Walser House, designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1903. A local organization is working to preserve the landmark and transform it into a community asset for generations to come.
