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news-004733		ILS makes impact in Chicago and beyond | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame			.html	text/html	997	33	48	Founded in 1999, the Institute for Latino Studies ( http://www.nd.edu/~latino/ ) plays a pivotal role in providing an academic environment at Notre Dame that advances knowledge and understanding of the Latino experience in theU.S.It seeks to enhance interdisciplinary study and research in Latino studies as a vital component of the Universitys academic mission and is committed to maintaining a balance among research, education and outreach. These findings, published inThe State of Latino Chicago: This is Home Now,were recently released at a first-of-its-kind regional policy forum sponsored by the Metropolitan Chicago Initiative (MCI) of Notre Dames Institute for Latino Studies (ILS).The MCIs mission is to enhance communities by developing policy relevant research, cultivating partnerships and expanding the knowledge ofChicago’s Latinos. Held at the Federal Reserve Bank ofChicago, the forum attracted more than 300 people, including policy makers, civic leaders, regional planning organizations and the Suburban MayorsCaucus, an indication that decision makers not only have noticed, but are respecting, the areas new authoritative Latino voice.	cache/news-004733.html	txt/news-004733.txt