Hispanic outreach study

By Kim Carollo
Posted: Friday, June 29, 2007 at 5:14 PM

BLOOMINGTON -- There's a new study underway to determine the needs of McLean County's growing Hispanic population.

A number of agencies are participating, and are assessing what Hispanics need in terms of housing, education, health care, social services and economic development.

It's part of an effort by the researchers to help Hispanics assimilate into society better.

"Our community is changing in its demographic profile, predominantly that Latinos are significant members of the community. They took upon themselves to help social agencies understand the needs of the community,â€