The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation (ILLCF) invites the public to attend its scholarship luncheon and discussion of the growing power and influence of Chicago’s Latino community. This has been a historic year for Illinois Latinos: a legislative session produced a record number of laws advancing Latino equity, from immigrant protections to capital and infrastructure development. The ILLCF conference is an opportunity for Latino leaders to come together to develop a strong policy agenda in preparation for Census 2020 while also recognizing emerging leaders and their significant achievements in our community:  this year, for example the foundation will be distributing $2,000 each to 25 students. The conference is set to take place 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 at Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center, 3500 Midwest Rd., Oak Brook, Illinois 6052. For more information about the conference’s complete program please visit www.illcf.net.