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By: Alejandra Natera Consumers in the United States are expected to spend approximately 10.1 billion dollars in expenditures this Halloween season. Although many celebrate Halloween, fewer people celebrate Día de los Muertos or “Day of the Dead”, which typically starts Nov. 1st — just a day after Halloween. The holiday of Mexican origins…

By Alejandra Natera International cuisines have made Chicago their home. As you explore the city, make sure to check out some of Chicago’s best ethnic restaurants. To help guide you in your search, I have provided my personal favorite Latin American restaurants. Cafe Central: Located in…

Over 18,000 Illinois students have lost their MAP grants as the state faces budget crisis — Editor’s note: This story was originally posted on Dec. 12, 2012 and is housed at RedLineProject.org By Bob Smith Gov. Pat Quinn visited DePaul University’s Loop campus on Wednesday to discuss how pension reform is harming the Monetary Award Program (MAP) college scholarships and access to higher education in Illinois.