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IL 07 candidate forum attendees and speakers

Chinatown Shows Up: Over 130 Residents Attend CASL-Led IL-07 Candidate Forum

CASL and PAVE organizations brought over 130 community members for Chinatown’s first congressional candidate forum to discuss immigrant safety, living costs, language barriers and more

Paul Luu and CASL SLT at NHS gala

Leading with Impact: CASL CEO Paul Luu Honored with Transformative Impact Award

Celebrating leadership that strengthens communities through partnership, access and care

Paul Luu, Bonnie Fong, Linda Yu and Judy Hsu at the 2026 CASL Gala

CASL Honors Chicago Broadcast Trailblazer Linda Yu, Raises $630,000 at 2026 Gala Supporting AANHPI and Immigrant Communities

The Chinese American Service League (CASL), in partnership with Ald. Nicole Lee (11th Ward), has introduced groundbreaking legislation to the Chicago City Council that would transform how the city collects and reports race and ethnicity data for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) residents. 

Judy Hsu and Linda Yu laughing and hugging

Five Unforgettable Highlights from Our Gala: Knots of Wisdom

Honoring the past, celebrating the present and shaping what comes next

Linda Yu and chefs

Woven With Purpose: Linda Yu’s Legacy

How Linda Yu threaded representation through storytelling

Busey Bank sign

Changemaker Spotlight: Busey Bank’s Commitment to Community

How partnership and financial literacy create lasting impact for CASL families

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Celebrating Together: CASL at the 2026 Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

Thank you to all our community partners, staff and volunteers who showed up to support CASL’s mission!

Bernie and Albert dancing photo hanging on wall

Practicing Love: Lessons from Bernie and Albert’s Letters

How Bernie and Albert Wong’s Letters Teach Us to Practice Love

Person pouring oil in pan

Situ’s Recipes: Lunar New Year Dumplings

What better way to celebrate Lunar New Year than with tasty dumplings?

About CASL

Founded in 1978, the Chinese American Service League (CASL) is the largest and most comprehensive community-based nonprofit serving Asian Americans in the Midwest. CASL supports individuals and families across four essential areas: health, human services, education, and advocacy. From early learning and senior care to legal assistance, housing support, and citizenship services, CASL helps thousands of Chicago-area residents build healthy, stable, and empowered lives.

Media Contact

Fareine Suarez
Director of Marketing & Communications
Media@CASL.org

 

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