Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation Conference held in Rosemont

Some of Illinois' top Latino leaders gathered in Rosemont on Friday for the 13th Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation Conference.

This year's theme is "La Presencia Latina: The Future Starts Now!" The foundation began in 2002 as a way to advance statewide issues that are important to Latino voters.

The foundation also honored 28 college students with scholarship awards.