For years, Ericka Saucedo sat quietly through her son's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings at Columbus East Elementary School. When the principal asked if she had questions or goals for Luis ...

Community, Immigration Leslie Hurtado March 13, 2024 Cicero, Larry Dominick, Berwyn, Catholic Charities, Onward House, Illinois Housing Development Authority, IHDA ...

Flood prone Hoboken, New Jersey, has opened a play area for its youngest residents that also doubles as storage for stormwater runoff. This story is part of a collaborative reporting project led by ...

Here, you can find everything from plants to candles to preserves to decor. The perfect treats to show your appreciation to the person who deserves something that finally brings a little care back to ...

Community members pay taxes to develop and improve aspects of the town, such as building a new park or paying for a police force. Town projects and services require funding and that funding comes ...

I started bird watching from my backyard in Berwyn at the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020. I never imagined that watching a pair of American robins build their nest on top of the light on ...

This investigation was co-produced by Block Club Chicago, Cicero Independiente, the Investigative Project on Race and Equity, Invisible Institute, South Side Weekly, and The TRiiBE. José* was inside ...

Alderperson, City of Berwyn, Ward 1: Micah Caldwell *Possible runoff in April 1, 2025 elections, we have yet to confirm.* Alderperson, City of Berwyn, Ward 2: Joshua Bowman Alderperson, City of Berwyn ...

This summer, after a century of history, fine steaks and community, the Klas Restaurant on Cermak was demolished, and I can’t help but feel that a piece of Cicero went down with it. With its ornate ...

On June 1, Victor Cazares Jr. saw what was unfolding in Cicero and, his loved ones say, wanted to help his community. Unarmed, a few steps away from his apartment, Victor was shot in front of a corner ...

As we celebrate the three year anniversary of Cicero Independiente, our mission to equip our neighbors with journalism skills continues to be a priority. Our fellowship program this year features four ...