Illinois to open up Mexico trade office in Chicago

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February 10, 2014

(AP) — Illinois officials are opening a Chicago office aimed at helping Mexican Americans with social and civil services as Mexican leaders visit Illinois.

Gov. Pat Quinn announced Monday that the center — which will be called a "casa" — will be located on the near West Side.

Gov. Eruviel Ávila (eh-roo-vih-EHL' AH'-vih-lah) of the State of Mexico is in Illinois this week with other leaders. He and Quinn met last year when Quinn was in Mexico on a trade mission.

The casa will help serve as a liaison with state authorities.

The visit to Illinois will include a stop at Springfield's Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and a reception at the Governor's Mansion.

The orchestra of the State of Mexico will play a free concert at a Chicago school Monday.