Instituto del Progreso Latino

Thank you CBS2 Chicago. We’re grateful for the feature highlighting our expanded food drive efforts across the community.

We appreciate all of our Instituto stakeholders that joined us yesterday at our Ribbon Cutting!

A heartfelt thank you to Hispanic Federation for their generosity and to the Greater Chicago Food Depository for their continued partnership.

Lastly, we would like to acknowledge our team members and volunteers that help bring this to life week in and week out for our community members. We appreciate you!

Next Food Drive: Tomorrow (Thursday) from 9:30 AM–12:30 PM at our Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy campus.

Alderman Byron Sigcho Lopez for the 25th Ward
State Senator Celina Villanueva
State Rep Theresa Mah
Yesenia López for Chicago School Board

Food pantry in Pilsen expands hours as demand expected to grow due to SNAP pause For the first time, Instituto Del Progreso Latino in Pilsen is offering the pantry twice a week, as demand is expected to grow with the impending pause on SNAP benefits.

Congrats to everyone, especially our Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy students!

Chicago History Museum "Aqui En Chicago" exhibit highlights city's Latino history A new exhibit at the Chicago History Museum highlights the history of the city's Latino population.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Una Familia Gala! It was a beautiful evening celebrating community and resilience.

A special thank you to our incredible sponsors for making this night possible, our two inspiring honorees — Dolores Huerta, recipient of the Instituto Spirit Award, and Ambasssador Reyna Torres Mendívil, recipient of the Instituto Leadership Award.

Immense gratitude as well to our MC for the night, Mr.Omar Ramos and DJ Jesse El Grandote. Thank you both for setting the vibe on this memorable night.

Lastly, thank you to our local and state officials that joined us, especially Senator Dick Durbin for making a special appearance!

Check out a few moments from this unforgettable night; more highlights to come!

Consulado General de México en Chicago and Karina Ayala-Bermejo

Such a special citizenship swearing in!

50 new US citizens sworn at naturalization ceremony Friday 50 people from 24 countries celebrated their new U.S. citizenship at a naturalization ceremony in Chicago, welcomed by community leaders and presided over by a federal judge.