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¡Sí se puede! The power of Latino voters in shaping WeGo’s direction
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¡Sí se puede! The power of Latino voters in shaping WeGo’s direction

Casa Michoacán director Jose Luis Pepe Gutierrez and program coordinator Maria Correa
  • Casa Michoacán is a welcoming center for immigrants of all backgrounds. They register voters through the New American Democracy Project, empowering residents to participate in the democratic process. 

  • They provide referrals to basic social services by partnering with DuPage County, WeGo Together for Kids, and other groups. 

  • While Casa Michoacán doesn’t tell people who to vote for, they played a pivotal role in getting out the vote for the Latino community in April’s municipal election. 

  • “Locally, we are creating the conditions for bigger things [to happen]. I’m excited. Let’s get things done, because it’s important for our community and the future and the new generations. We need to do this because they deserve better.” - Jose Luis Pepe Gutierrez

Connect with Casa Michoacán: 900 E. Roosevelt at the intersection of IL-59. (630)-520-3482. 

Upcoming events: 

June 14, 5:30 pm - Grand Opening of “Libro: Travesías y Resistencia,” a binational printmaking exhibition sharing visual narratives of migration, struggle, and resilience. 

August 9 at Reed Keppler Park: Indigenous American cultures celebration.

Next City Meetings: 

June 2, 6 pm - Finance Committee

June 2, 7 pm - City Council Meeting, including a presentation by law firm Ancel Glink and an update on Mayor Bovey’s proposed pathway forward with city administrator and city attorney appointments.


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