Illcf - Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation

Illcf - Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation The ILLCF is a 501(c)(3) under the Internal Revenue Code.

The mission of the IL Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation (ILLCF) is to assist in developing the Latino agenda and foster influence and pride throughout the community by mobilizing public policy. The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation (ILLCF) was established as a strong voice and resource for the Illinois Latino population and for those that work and live within Latino communities stat

ewide.The ILLCF is now celebrating its tenth anniversary.Through its annual statewide conference and the ILLCF Public Policy Institute, the foundation seeks to empower Latinos to confront critical issues affecting their communities and to increase access to federal, state and community programs in such areas as employment, education, community and social services, health care, and housing

08/25/2026

Join us as we prepare to converse with one another!

As Senator Javier Loera Cervantes stated, come learn about our policy initiatives, what we’re doing in Springfield, and tell us what agenda we should bring to Springfield to further support our families and communities!

We can’t wait to hear from you, register today!
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Congratulations to all of the students who successfully completed the UIC LARES Summer Institute! 🎓👏It was a privilege f...
08/24/2026

Congratulations to all of the students who successfully completed the UIC LARES Summer Institute! 🎓👏

It was a privilege for the Foundation to be there and to have the opportunity to listen to students share their concerns, experiences, goals, and perspectives. The Institute provides an important space for students to explore their identity, learn about issues affecting the Latino community, strengthen their leadership skills, and develop the tools to become agents of change.

We wish all of the UIC LARES Summer Institute participants a wonderful and successful school year filled with growth, new opportunities, and continued success. 📚✨

And our best wishes extend to all students across Illinois as they begin a new school year. The future of Illinois looks incredibly bright because of the young people who are learning, leading, and working to make a difference in their communities.

Congratulations, UIC LARES students, and best wishes for an amazing school year! 🌟

Yesterday the Foundation hosted its annual “Plática” with our esteemed partners the Illinois Beef and Illinois Pork. As ...
08/20/2026

Yesterday the Foundation hosted its annual “Plática” with our esteemed partners the Illinois Beef and Illinois Pork. As shared at our plática, the history, present, and future of farming is unequivocally intertwined with Latino identity, workforce, and commerce. It was truly a pleasure to learn about the needs of the industry, how it intersects with the needs of the Latino community, and how together we will build a stronger Illinois for us all.

08/19/2026

Join us as we gather to show up for our community! 

As Rep. Norma Hernandez stated, our FREE public policy conference engages people of all backgrounds; students, professionals, policymakers, and legislators, to discuss existing policy and generate new policy ideas! Be part of the change in the Midwest. 

Your seat at the table is waiting, register today!
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Extremely excited for our new board member, Representative Margaret DeLaRosa and our Executive Director Oswaldo Alvarez ...
08/14/2026

Extremely excited for our new board member, Representative Margaret DeLaRosa and our Executive Director Oswaldo Alvarez for their completion of the Edgar Fellows program.

This program was designed to remind us that together we can all build a stronger Illinois for all of us.

Thank you Secretary LaHood for shepherding Governor’s Jim Edgar’s legacy!

Health is shaped by more than what happens in a doctor’s office. It is shaped by trust, access, community partnerships, ...
08/14/2026

Health is shaped by more than what happens in a doctor’s office. It is shaped by trust, access, community partnerships, and the policies that impact people’s everyday lives.

At our 4th Annual Life Science Academy, we brought together leaders across healthcare, life sciences, government, and our communities to have important conversations about how we can work together to build healthier communities across Illinois.

These conversations matter—and so does the continued partnership of those committed to turning dialogue into meaningful action. Together, we can help create a healthier future for every community we serve.

🚀 What happens when a young person from Little Village dreams BIG?For Dr. Joseph F. Gonzalez, that journey led to aerosp...
08/12/2026

🚀 What happens when a young person from Little Village dreams BIG?

For Dr. Joseph F. Gonzalez, that journey led to aerospace engineering, higher education, and work connected to NASA’s Artemis missions.

Join us for a special Cafecito con ILLCF as Dr. Gonzalez shares his story and talks about STEM, education, engineering, and the importance of creating opportunities that allow the next generation to reach their full potential.

From Little Village to the Moon — this is a story about what is possible. 🌙

📅 August 21
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM
💻 Zoom
🎟️ Free & open to everyone

👉 Register: bit.ly/LVtothemoon

Don’t miss out on attending the Midwest’s Largest Latino Policy Conference. With our Conference only a few weeks away, w...
08/11/2026

Don’t miss out on attending the Midwest’s Largest Latino Policy Conference. With our Conference only a few weeks away, we would like to take a moment to highlight the power our community has. You show up, you share your lived experiences, and fight for change. We are excited to host you all!



Register now: https://tinyurl.com/2026raices 

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Congratulations to all of the students who completed the CMS Diversity & Inclusion Community Partner Internship Program!...
08/10/2026

Congratulations to all of the students who completed the CMS Diversity & Inclusion Community Partner Internship Program!

Through this paid summer internship, undergraduate students gained hands-on experience across Illinois state agencies while participating in weekly professional development focused on identity, leadership, and career growth.

We are especially proud to congratulate Carlos Claros, our ILLCF student who participated in this incredible opportunity through the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation.

Carlos, we are proud of your commitment to learning, growing, and serving your community. We know this is just the beginning of all you will accomplish!

A special thank you to the CMS Diversity & Inclusion Team for investing in young people and creating pathways for students from diverse communities to explore careers in public service.

¡Felicidades, Carlos, and congratulations to the entire cohort!

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