MACOMB, Ill., Oct. 15 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University political science professor Julia Albarracín was honored by Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza as part of a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Albarracín was recognized for her work as a professor at WIU and as president and CEO of Western Illinois Dreamers, supporting immigrant families on their journey toward social integration by providing free programs in social services, immigration law, education and mental health. Albarracín's was recently appointed to the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes.
"My heritage has significantly shaped my understand...