After nearly two decades in Chicago, Silverio Villegas González returned to Michoacán in a coffin. His death at the hands of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Small businesses have relied more on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic to continue to sell and promote their products. One baker, formerly from Cicero, reached the highlight of her career, ...

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 ...

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 ...

This article was originally published by Borderless Magazine, we are republishing it as it is relevant to Cicero residents. The day before Independence Day, the summer sun beat down on dozens of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Local elections will take place on April 4 for numerous boards in Cicero and Berwyn. Below is a list of candidates who will appear on the ballot for both towns. We included links to their websites ...

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 ...