We Want To Hear From Residents Of Cicero About Their Experiences With Air Pollution
At the intersection of 16th St and Laramie Ave., is the strip of industrial businesses. Taken during our 2022 Summer Photojournalism fellowship where fellows documented environmental justice through photos (Mario Tenorio/Cicero Independiente).
MuckRock and the Cicero Independiente are also looking for volunteers who are interested in having a free air quality sensor installed outside their home or business. Fill out the form below for more information.
In the City of Chicago and its outlying areas, Cicero has some of the highest levels of particulate matter pollution, which can seriously affect human health.
In August 2022, Microsoft installed one of its air sensors in Cicero and its pollution readings can be found here.
We want to hear from you about your experiences with air pollution here in Cicero. We are also looking for volunteers who are interested in having a free air quality sensor installed outside their home or business.
If you’re interested, fill out the form below. The information is not for publication but a journalist might reach out to you based on your responses. You can also call us and leave a voicemail at 708-317-8078 or email us at info@ciceroindependiente.com.
Have a question for us? Email us at info@ciceroindependiente.com.
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