CHICAGO LATINO NETWORK PRESENTS
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
An evening celebrating Latino leadership, stories and impact in Chicago.
This is more than a celebration.
Every Hispanic Heritage Month, Chicago Latino Network brings together people from across Chicago to celebrate the leaders, stories and contributions shaping our city.
On October 14, we’ll gather at the Chicago History Museum for an evening of connection, conversation and celebration — bringing together leaders from business, civic, nonprofit, education and cultural communities across Chicago.
Hundreds of people. One room. One night celebrating the impact of Chicago’s Latino community.
HONORING
Celebrating three leaders making an extraordinary impact in Chicago.
Sandra Cordova Micek
President & CEO, WTTW & WFMT
Dr. Jessica Chavez
VP Education/Chief Learning & Community Partnership Officer, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Maria S. Bocanegra
President, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas
2026 Bridge Builder Award
2026 Chicago Catalyst Award
2026 Culture Shaper Award
A SPECIAL CONVERSATION
Aquí en Chicago
A fireside conversation with Elena Gonzales, PhD, moderated by NBC 5 Chicago's Lisa Chavarria.
Chicago’s Latino story is Chicago’s story.
Join us for a special conversation inspired by Aquí en Chicago, exploring the people, experiences and stories that have shaped Latino life in Chicago.
CONNECT
Meet leaders from business, civic, nonprofit, education and cultural communities.
CELEBRATE
Recognize Latino leaders making an impact across Chicago.
EXPERIENCE
Spend an evening together at one of Chicago’s most iconic cultural institutions.
JOIN US OCTOBER 14
Be in the room.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
5:00 PM
Chicago History Museum
Chicago, Illinois
$60 per person · Space is limited
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Come for the celebration. Stay for the connections.
YOUR HOST FOR THE EVENING
Karla Hernandez
Co-Host, Moug & Karla Mornings on B96 Chicago
Event Host & Emcee
Elena Gonzales, PhD
Curator, Aquí en Chicago
Lisa Chavarria
NBC 5 Chicago
MODERATOR
