The flooding event in June of 2023 was some of the most severe flooding Berwyn had seen in over a decade. However, flood water has not disappeared entirely from the streets, or the homes, in Berwyn; ...

A crowd of Berwyn residents packed the City Council meeting to express their frustration and outrage over the handling of a city employee’s racist comments against a contractor. Their advocacy led to ...

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 ...

This is revenue that could go into other needs voiced by community members, such as more green spaces or financial assistance for damage caused by recent flooding. Additionally, the Town of Cicero has ...

In a Latinx community near Chicago, too many victims of COVID are identified as white, Black or other. The misclassification is part of a nationwide problem made worse by the pandemic, and it could be ...

Throughout Cicero more and more trees have been removed by the Public Works department leaving behind mulch, wood chips, dirt and in some cases leaving behind stumps for weeks. Cicero Independiente ...

A review of sex crime statistics in Cicero shows that town police may have previously underperformed in tackling such crimes and could also be relying on a crime reporting system that has contributed ...

Blanca Vargas was sworn in as voting member of the board at the March 22 Town of Cicero Board meeting in Cicero, IL. (Photo from the Town of Cicero Facebook Page) ...

After a century of history, fine steaks and community, the Klas Restaurant on Cermak was demolished. With its ornate dining rooms, murals reminiscent of a bygone era and stained-glass windows, the ...

Community Voice: When a person thinks of a park they do not think of who manages it, who makes sure it is safe, who decides what type of playground equipment should go into the park or what programs ...

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 ...

Our fellowship program this year features four reporting fellows of various generations, languages, backgrounds and experience with photography. However, two things that do not vary are their shared ...