16,000 individuals in
CHICAGO
MIAMI
NEW YORK
SAN DIEGO
will participate in this historical study.

What is HCHS/SOL?

• The largest Latino health study in the US, conducted in Chicago, Miami, New York, and San Diego.
• The purpose of HCHS/SOL is to learn more about the health of Hispanics/Latinos living in the US.
• A study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
• Who can participate in this health study?

Only households that receive a HCHS/SOL letter are invited to participate. Household residents must be:

• Individuals who self identify as Hispanic or Latino.
• Individuals between ages 18-74.
• Residents of Chicago who live in the Northwest Area.
• Individuals who plan to remain in the Chicago area for the next three years.

What communities are receiving letters?

• Albany Park
• Irving Park
• Avondale
• Logan Square
• Humboldt Park
• Hermosa
• Belmont Cragin

What does HCHS/SOL involve?

• A one-day medical exam that includes:
• Blood pressure test
• Diabetes test
• Electrocardiogram test
• Hearing test
• Lung function test
• Dental examination
• Nutritional assessment
• Physical activity assessment
• Home sleep monitoring
• Participants will be asked to answer questions about their health.
• Participants will receive a copy of all tests results.
• After the medical exam, participants will be contacted once a year for three years to provide us with updates on their health.

What are the reasons for participating in this study?

• Participants receive medical exams at no cost.
• Participants may learn more about their own health status.
• Results from the study may help us understand factors that affect Hispanic/Latino health.
• Results from the study may show how social cultural factors affect Hispanic/Latino health.

To see if you are eligible to participate contact us at chicago.hchs@gmail.com or call 1-866-551-7882

Visit us at http://www.hchsnews.net/chicagomain.php  
or
https://chicagohchssol.blogspot.com

Thursday, March 18, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 19, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 20, 3:00 p.m.
(one-hour family matinee. All tickets just $5) Sat @ 3pm only
Saturday, March 20, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 21, 3:00 p.m.

Don’t miss the beauty and energy of Chicago’s own world renowned contemporary dance company in this riveting program featuring three premieres, including a serine and peaceful work entitled First Light, by HSDC’s resident choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo.  Click here for more info.

PROGRAM:
First Light by Alejandro Cerrudo, performed by HS2 – world premiere
Kiss by Susan Marshall – HSDC revival
At’ em (Atem) Adam by Terence Marling – world premiere
27’52” by Jirí Kylián – HSDC premiere*

*Please note the work 27’52” contains partial nudity.

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EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT for e-Hispanics.com subscribers:
25% off tickets to Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s Spring Series performances!
Use code: EHISPANICS
312-850-9744 or online at www.hubbardstreetdance.com
*Cannot be combined with any other ticket offers.
Not valid on previous ticket purchases. Excludes Section 5 seats.

Sneak Peak video clips!
http://www.youtube.com/hubbardstreetdance

The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC) prides itself with an outstanding multi-disciplinary cultural programming that spans Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the United States. Programs include film, music, dance, theater, visual arts and comedy.

More than 50,000 people enjoy this cross-cultural experience every year, including nearly 5,000 school children that attend our events for free.

Our Board of Directors, hundreds of volunteers and dedicated staff make it possible for artists of all kinds to bring color, texture and wondrous sights and sounds to enrich our lives.

Now, we are asking you to make a donation to our Center, to support the events we produce, like the Chicago Latino Film Festival (April 16-29, 2010).

This year in particular, given the economic debacle, your help is vital. People from all walks of life attend our events, and shall not be deprived of such an experience.

Please be as generous as you can. Any donor above $50 will be entered in a drawing of two tickets for one special event of this year’s Chicago Latino Film Festival (value $100).

You can make a donation directly on our website via PayPal or mail a check to the address below.

ILCC is a tax-exempt 501-C-3 organization and all monetary contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Thank you very much,

Pepe Vargas
Founder and Executive Director
International Latino Cultural Center
676 N. LaSalle – Suite 520
Chicago, IL. 60654

Screening Info:
Thursday, March 18 @ 7:00pm
Kerasotes  City North 14
2600 N. Western
Chicago, Illinois

e-Hispanics.com will be giving away 75 screenings passes to the first 75 individuals that send an email to info@e-Hispanics.com.   Each screening pass will allow 2 guests to enter the screening. Please enter ’HOT TUB TIME MACHINE’ in the subject line when entering. Please send your full name and contact information. All winners will be contacted via email. If you are selected, screening passes DO NOT guanrantee seating. Passes are honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early!

Providing financial assistance to relatives is something many people do. For the millions of Mexican-Americans sending money to family in Mexico, this could yield tax breaks in the United States.

Taxpayers must claim the people being supported as dependents to be eligible for the $3,650 dependent exemption. Generally, a dependent must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. resident alien, U.S. national, or a resident of Canada or Mexico. Exceptions are made for certain adopted children.

Eligible expenses that may be claimed include food, lodging, clothing, education, medical and dental care, recreation and transportation. All qualified expenses must be verified with the appropriate receipts and documentation.

To claim dependents in Mexico, specific qualifications must be met:

• Taxpayer must provide more than 50 percent of the dependent’s eligible living expenses
• The dependent must be a:
  - Child, stepchild, foster child or their descendant
  - Sibling, stepsibling or half sibling
  - Parent, grandparent or their direct ancestor
  - Stepparent
  - Niece, nephew, aunt or uncle
  - Son-in-law, daughter-in-law, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law or sister-in-law
  - The dependent’s gross income from U.S. sources may not exceed $3,650 for 2009, unless disabled
  - A dependent must not file a joint return for the year unless to claim a refund of taxes withheld

“Because so many Mexican-Americans provide for their loved ones in Mexico, more people could take advantage of this dependency exemption than already do,” said Silvia Delgado, tax specialist at H&R Block. “But, it’s important to understand what steps need to be taken in order to claim a resident of Mexico as a dependent.”

In addition to meeting basic exemption qualifications, the taxpayer must submit a form W-7 to get an Individual Tax Identification Number from the IRS for the dependent. Taxpayers and dependents who are not eligible for Social Security Numbers must have an ITIN to submit a tax return in the United States.

An ITIN is a tax processing number that is issued to individuals – regardless of immigration status – who have a tax reporting obligation but do not qualify for a Social Security Number.

H&R Block has more than 10,000 Spanish-speaking tax professionals trained to do ITIN returns, 2,200 Spanish-designated offices and a Spanish Web site. In 2009, H&R Block served more than 1.6 million Latino clients.

For more information, call 1-800-HRBLOCK to find a nearby tax professional who can explain the complexities of claiming dependents residing outside the United States.

About H&R Block
H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is the world’s preeminent tax services provider, having prepared more than 500 million tax returns since 1955. In fiscal 2009, H&R Block had annual revenues of $4.1 billion and prepared more than 24 million tax returns worldwide, utilizing more than 100,000 highly trained tax professionals. The Company provides tax return preparation services in person, through H&R Block At Home™ online and desktop software products, and through other channels. The Company is also one of the leading providers of business services through RSM McGladrey. For more information, visit our Online Press Center at www.hrblock.com/espanol.

Nationally-recognized Nettelhorst Elementary School named 2010 champion

Chicago, Ill. (March 5, 2010) – Nettelhorst Elementary School students had much more to celebrate today than just the end to a week of ISATs.  More than 150 U.S. Cellular associates stunned the North side school with the news that they are the 10th and final winner in the 2010 Calling All Communities campaign. Nettelhorst is the first ever Chicago public school to win a coveted $100,000 prize awarded to 10 schools who received the most community votes.
“I would like to commend U.S. Cellular for inspiring schools and communities across the country to join forces by supporting children and their education,” ,” said Mayor Richard M. Daley. “It is programs like Calling All Communities that truly lead by example showcasing how one person or one community can make a difference in a child’s life.”

For what would be the final time of this year, cheering U.S. Cellular associates tossed t-shirts, hurled 100 Grand candy bars and congratulated ecstatic students and teachers. Brightly-colored confetti filled the playground as television cameras jockeyed for position to catch the excitement. Teachers embraced U.S. Cellular associates and each other, crying tears of joy.

“I’m in shock but it’s a good shock,” said Nettelhorst Principal Cindy Wulbert, after U.S. Cellular officials reached out to their more than 43,000 Facebook fans for help track her down the night before the big surprise. “This is unbelievable but we have the best parents in the world. You wouldn’t believe how many late nights they spent gathering support for our school. They all pulled together to make this happen.”

Located in the East Lakeview neighborhood, the CPS Magnet school has received national attention for the high academic achievement of its more than 600 pre-K through 8th grade students. Nettelhorst is often cited in the media as an example of innovation and renewal in urban public schools and has been featured on CBS, PBS, NPR, 60 Minutes and The New York Times and the Chicago papers.

Nettelhorst was in 17th place when the campaign’s last Top 20 list was posted in December. In the end, the school beat out more than 6,800 contenders across the country, joining nine other champions that received the most community votes during the two-month-long campaign.

Winning schools in Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Tennessee, North Carolina, Washington, and Oregon also received $100,000 to use any way they choose. Wulbert said the school is still deciding how to use its jackpot, but most likely portions of the funds will be invested into the Community Schools Program and renovating the science lab.

“Though a Chicago school had not won before, we always knew our schools had the heart to do it,” said Derek Estes, director of sales in Chicago for U.S. Cellular. “Our Chicagoland associates couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate with such an inspirational school.”

Calling All Communities voter participation this year nearly quadrupled with 430,000 votes cast for 6,800-plus schools nationwide. All 10 winning schools in this year’s campaign have been announced. Visit uscellular.com/callingallcommunities or U.S. Cellular’s Facebook page to view the results.
Continuing its commitment to investing $4.5 million in schools in 2009-2010,

U.S. Cellular will launch its popular Calling All Teachers campaign this fall, funding $1 million in classroom projects through DonorsChoose.org.

About U.S. Cellular
The 9,000 associates of U.S. Cellular believe a wireless phone enhances people’s lives and a wireless company should be in the business of bringing people together. U.S. Cellular has a wide range of monthly plans, including those with unlimited nationwide calling, unlimited free incoming calls and options to prepay. The company has a growing catalog of phones like the BlackBerry® Tour and the touch-screen LG Tritan and HTC Touch Pro 2, which offer e-mail and Web access. Those features are delivered 10 times faster over U.S. Cellular’s 3G Mobile Broadband network. U.S. Cellular believes in the power of the community and has made a commitment to invest more than $4.5 million in teachers and schools during 2009 and 2010. Based in Chicago, the company is the nation’s sixth-largest wireless carrier, serving 6.2 million customers across the country. To learn more about the company visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com.  You can also check out U.S. Cellular on Facebook.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, HEALTH CARE LEADERSHIP

The HCL program is particularly suited to those who are health care professionals with technical and clinical skills who now want to expand their career opportunities by developing management, supervision and leadership skills. Learn to understand an increasingly complex regulatory and business environment. Complete this program in as little as 13 months. *

* Depending on transfer credits. Additional coursework may be required.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Earn your degree in as little as 16-18 months. Develop your business instincts and management skills to prepare for a variety of careers in business, management, human services and health care.

ELIGIBLE COLLEGE TRANSFER CREDIT

• All NLEI & Spanish Coalition for Jobs business and vocational programs
• Life & work experience
• Prior community college, university & military training
• Licences & certications
• Assistance with degree transfer from foreign countries

NLU INFO SESSIONS AT NLEI MAIN CAMPUS

• Classes meet 1-day per week at NLEI main campus
• FREE PARKING
• Ease of access (I-55, I-90, I-290 & Lake Shore Drive)
• Aim for college degree in 3 years

Call to RSVP at 773.247.0707 ext 254, or hbarcelo@nlei.org

Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Live
ANDY’S JAZZ CLUB
11 E. Hubbard, Chicago, IL
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9pm-1am

$10 Admission
www.calje.org

Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Live
CHI-TOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL
806 S. Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @  11pm-12am

www.calje.org

CALJE made its debut by kicking off the “Jazz en Clave” Latin Jazz Festival at Chicago’s HotHouse, alongside the Grammy Award Nominated drummer Dafnis Prieto’s Quintet, Jane Bunnet, and virtuoso violinist Alfredo de la Fe. “This 15 piece band, playing before a standing-room only crowd at this international music venue in the South Loop left everyone gasping and wanting more dazzling sounds after their near two hour flawless set”- Jazz Chicago Reviewer, James Walker.

Founded in 2006 by Nicaraguan Pianist/Composer, Darwin Noguera and Mexican Trumpeter/Composer, Victor Garcia, these long-time musical collaborators envisioned an endeavor for Chicago that would follow in the innovative footsteps of the pioneering Dizzy Gillespie’s United Nations Orchestra, Irakere, and the Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra.

CALJE Band:
Victor Garcia- Trumpet, Composer
Darwin Noguera- Piano, Composer
Nythia Rivera- Vocals
Papo Santiago- Vocals
Tito Carrillo- Trumpet
Alfredo Rodriguez- Trumpet
Greg Ward- Alto Saxophone
Rocky Yera- Tenor Saxophone & Flute
Steve Eisen- Baritone Sax
Craig Sunken- Trombone
John Mose- Trombone
Joshua Ramos- Bass
Ernie Adams- Drums
Juan Picorelli- Timbales
Victor Gonzalez – Congas
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Screening Info:
Thursday, March 18 @ 7:30pm
North Riverside Mall Classic Cinema
7501 West Cermak Road
North Riverside, IL 60546

e-Hispanics.com will be giving away 25 screenings passes to the first 25 individuals that send an email to info@e-Hispanics.com.  Each screening pass will allow 2 guests to enter the screening. Please enter ’REPOMEN’ in the subject line when entering. Please send your full name and contact information. All winners will be contacted via email. If you are selected, screening passes DO NOT guanrantee seating. Passes are honored on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please arrive early!

DARWIN NOGUERA

Pianist/Composer Darwin Noguera launches debut album, “The Gardener”, with Evolution Quintet. It was on the preliminary ballot in this year’s Grammy Awards for best album of the year.

Noguera delights in combining traditional Latin forms and hard-hitting jazz, to the benefit of both idioms. Of course, that mash-up has existed since Jelly Roll Morton first added “the Spanish tinge” to his ragtime masterpieces, and when, shortly later, the flowering of American jazz left its impact on the dance bands of Cuba and Puerto Rico. But there’s always room for a fresh approach, as proved in the 40s, when bebop embraced Afro-Cuban rhythms; and in the 50s and 60s, with the rhumba and the bossa nova; and again in the 90s by the Panamanian pianist Danilo Perez and the Puerto Rican saxist David Sanchez, both of whom enriched the Latin Jazz idiom with the folk traditions of their native lands.

LALO’S  – LIVE THURSDAYS
733 W Maxwell Street, Chicago IL 60607
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:00 – 10:oopm

DJ from 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Early Arrival Suggested
No Cover

Drink Specials:
$4.50 Daiquiris & Piña Coladas  – $4.50 Ultimate  Martinis

For reservations, please call 312-455-9380

(Have a drink on us!)

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EL  PAYO

El Payo is the only rumba and nuevo flamenco group of its class in Chicago. Its members come from diverse countries such as Spain, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru. El Payo’s distinct sound is influenced by a rich combination of upbeat rumbas, traditional and nuevo flamenco, as well as a repertoire of classic Latin American songs.

LALO’S  – LIVE THURSDAYS
733 W Maxwell Street, Chicago IL 60607
Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:00 – 10:oopm

DJ from 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Early Arrival Suggested
No Cover

Drink Specials:
$4.50 Daiquiris & Piña Coladas  – $4.50 Ultimate  Martinis

For reservations, please call 312-455-9380

(Have a drink on us!)

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2012

Back by popular demand, e-hispanics.com brings you 2012 a Spanish Alternative Rock/Pop band from  the southeast side of Chicago.

In early 2007, 2012 performed at The Portage Theater at the opening of director Juan Frausto’s movie “Get Pony Boy”.  2012 wrote a song specifically for a scene in the movie “Por Mi Libertad” which was featured in the movie and in the 2012’s new CD La Profecia.

2012 has since been winning audiences in surrounding states with shows in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin as well as Southbend, Indiana and of course in the Chicagoland area. They have opened shows for expectacular bands such as Moderato, Fobia, La Natalia LaForcade and many others.

Listen to their music, visit them in myspace!

LALO’S  – LIVE THURSDAYS
733 W Maxwell Street, Chicago IL 60607
Thursday, March 25, 2010 @ 7:00 – 10:oopm

DJ from 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Early Arrival Suggested
No Cover

Drink Specials:
$4.50 Daiquiris & Piña Coladas  – $4.50 Ultimate  Martinis

For reservations, please call 312-455-9380

(Have a drink on us!)