Hispanic Heritage Month

When J Balvin found himself struggling to create music amidst his struggles with mental health, he made the difficult decision to seek help. Now, he’s using what he learned to help others.

Cynthia Orobio and Phillipe Sobon are not only partners in life, they’re also business partners. At the beginning of the pandemic, they created a unique joint food concept as a labor of love. NBC 5’s Sandra Torres has more as we continue to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage.

Cynthia Orobio and Phillipe Sobon are not only partners in life, they’re also business partners. At the beginning of the pandemic, they created a unique joint food concept as a labor of love.

Inside the CommunityHealth clinic in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, a second-year medical student teaches a class on the weekends that involves preventative health care, and her students are members of a community who are close to her heart. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.

Mexican Independence Day is also a day of celebration in our local binational communities. But one elementary school is celebrating more than just the holiday.

On Sept. 16, 1810, priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla delivered the “Grito de Dolores,” a fiery speech that launched the 11-year struggle to end Spanish colonial rule. That date is celebrated as Mexican Independence Day…though some Americans might think that’s what Cinco de Mayo is for. Andi Resendiz explains the difference.

Tacos can be found pretty much anywhere in Chicago, but few taquerias focus on the traditions of Mexico City. The Food Guy Steve Dolinsky found one in the Little Village neighborhood that’s worth checking out.

Tacos can be found pretty much anywhere in Chicago, but few taquerias focus on the traditions of Mexico City. As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, NBC 5’s Food Guy Steve Dolinsky visited one of his favorite taquerias in Little Village, where they use pretty much ever part of the animal. All day long, plates overflow with finely-chopped white onions and fresh…

A passion for carpentry and woodworking led Rudy Morales to an unexpected career in construction, a path he never could have imagined taking due to a troubled past.

A passion for carpentry and woodworking led Rudy Morales to an unexpected career in construction, a path he never could have imagined taking due to a troubled past, and now he’s proud to be working on one of the city’s most noteworthy projects. Sandra Torres has more in today’s edition of Celebrating Hispanic History.

Here are five things to know about Hispanic Heritage Month, its history and why we celebrate it in the middle of September.

In this roundtable discussion during Hispanic Heritage Month, NBCLX journalists discuss what it means to be Hispanic – and how wide and diverse a group of people that term covers. “There’s more to us than what somebody out there has a picture of in their head,” says our editor Jacky.

People who speak Spanish or have family ties to Spanish-speaking regions may choose to identify as Hispanic, Latino, or Latinx. So what does each term mean? In this LXplanation, we break it down.

Eater Chicago’s Ashok Selvam joins NBC 5 to share a list of restaurants to try if you’re looking to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with a taste of many cultures.

The Latina pay gap is real – Latinas earn, on average, 55 cents for every dollar earned by non-Hispanic white men. During Hispanic Heritage Month (and 1 month ahead of Latina Equal Pay Day), LX News host Ashley Holt spoke with 3 women who had to learn a lot about money on their own – they shared their stories and...

Victoria Villapando Sánchez is a key member of Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton’s communications team, and NBC 5 Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern sat down with her to discuss her experiences working in the government, and about how her life story can inspire and teach others.

Jorge Lacera and Mariana Llanos had trouble finding children’s books that reflected their lives. Many of the books catered to a Hispanic or Latino child reader contained themes of poverty and immigration. “I love Star Wars, I love comic books, and I love fantasy books. It felt very alienating. I sometimes felt I was not necessarily part of the culture,”...

Hispanic Heritage Month is often peppered with debates around what terms Latinos should use to identify themselves.

National Hispanic Heritage Month began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson as Hispanic Heritage Week and was expanded to a month-long celebration 20 years later. LX News Now host Jobeth Devera explains the history of the event and why it starts in the middle of September.

September 16th is Mexican Independence Day and if you’re still confusing that with Cinco de Mayo, then this video is for you. NBCLX News Now host Eric Alvarez explains its history and how it is celebrated.