An investigation by reporters from six newsrooms found that agents used chemical irritants nearly 50 times during Operation ...

Education, Community Ankur Singh November 10, 2025 Morton D201, Morton West, Morton East, Community Expression, Fear, Anger, Frustration, ICE, Michael Kuzniewski ...

Nearly 100 people attended the D201 school board meeting in October, including students, parents, and community members ...

, February 13, 2024 The Air We Breathe, El Aire Que Respiramos, Mary Green Communications, Koppers, Laramie Ave, Cicero, YMCA, Berwyn, Stickney, Larry Dominick, EPA, air pollution, environmental ...

Editor’s Note: This article was inspired by Erin Reed's Informed Consent HRT Map. My name is Efrain, she/they, and I am the Youth and Schools reporter here at Cicero Independiente. In support of all ...

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 ...

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 ...

Original reporting took place in March 2025 and mentions have been updated as the publishing of this version from “Alderman-elect” to “Alderman” to reflect the swearing in of the now current Alderman ...

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 ...

This article includes an incident of sexual assault against two minors. This story also details how sex crimes are documented by police and what is needed to address this health crisis. This content ...

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 ...