With plans to build a wall to separate Mexico from the United States, movements to raise the price of the legalization process and efforts to legislate the denial of public schooling and social services to undocumented immigrants, immigration reform is a hot topic across the nation.

In Bloomington, the White River Central Labor Council (WRCLC) is organizing a public forum on immigration reform on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Paul's Catholic Center.

"As far as I know, there hasn't been any discussion in the community on this topic, especially a public conversation that tries to lure our community towards a sort of consensus on a sensible, fair and comprehensive approach to immigration reform," said John Clower, labor council secretary.

La Bodega Latin Market will soon celebrate it first anniversary as a Bloomington business. Located at 1210 S. Walnut St., the family-run business caters to Latinos of all backgrounds.

"If you need something, come to us, and we'll help you," said co-owner Chasity Molina. "Everyone who walks in is considered a friend."

Along with husband Hector Molina, from Belize, Chasity, a Bloomington native, opened the store to establish financial stability for their family, as well as to provide another market to Latinos.

"There was only one market in town that provided Latino products," Chasity Molina said. "And we kept hearing complaints about how they were too expensive."