Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Chicago Tribune

    She was granted asylum, but Honduran teen activist's immigration journey isn't over

    by Elvia Malagon, Chicago Tribune Mar 02, 2018 3 minutes

    CHICAGO - After a Chicago immigration judge granted Maryori Urbina-Contreras' request for asylum, the teen and her family - emotional from the stress and the joy - gathered for a meal of beans, cheese and plantains, a traditional breakfast in the girl's native Honduras.

    News of the judge's Wednesday decision spread fast through newspaper and broadcast reports, and on Thursday she walked into Waukegan High School like a hero: praised for her courage by the principal, treated to a celebratory cake by a teacher and asked by school

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Chicago Tribune

    Chicago Tribune4 min read
    Editorial: Gambling On Elections? Biden Or Trump Is A Bet Too Far
    Public opinion polls show the Nov. 5 presidential race has tightened in recent days, with President Joe Biden and ex-President Donald Trump running nearly neck and neck. And in case you don’t trust polls, which underestimated Trump’s support in 2016
    Chicago Tribune2 min read
    Third Member Of Great Horned Owl Family Found Dead In Chicago's Lincoln Park
    CHICAGO — The third and final member of a family of great horned owls living in Lincoln Park’s North Pond was found dead Thursday morning. Experts said the bird is suspected to have died from rodent poisoning. The adult female owl was found covered i
    Chicago Tribune3 min readCrime & Violence
    Commentary: I Rebuilt My Life After Prison. I Should Be Able To Run For Local Office
    As a local organizer and advocate, I spend most of my days in official municipal or state-level meetings and hearings about issues affecting our communities. Often, I become frustrated because even though I am seen as a respected community leader, I

    Related Books & Audiobooks