Uncle Shawarma Brings Flavor and Arabic Family Traditions to Berwyn’s Dining Scene
Community Highlight, CommunityGalilea MendezArab American, Bridgeview, Oaklawn, Arab, diaspora, shawarma, middle east, middle eastern food, halal restaurants, bakeries, Uncle Shawarma, Berwyn, Cicero, Al Pastor, Latino, Latin, latine, community, Lebanese, taquería, Mexican food, cuisine, Chicago, local business, family business
‘Why Does My Town Feel Like an Interstate?’
Community, EnvironmentEfrain SorianoTown of Cicero, Cicero, Public Transportation, Commute, School, Students, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, CMAP, Morton East High School, Unity Jr. High School, Morton Freshman Center, Cermak Road, Cicero Avenue, Laramie Ave, Roosevelt Road, Illinois Department of Transportation, Muse Community Designs, Pedestrian Safety, Kids, Bikes, bike routes, pedestrian, safety, Ogden Ave, Chicago History Museum, D99, D201, Hawthorne Western Electric
Here's Where Cicero and Berwyn Residents Can Get Free Food 2024 Edition
Cicero Plans to Construct Green Alleys as Residents Call for Flood Prevention Action
Community, Accountability, EnvironmentCicero Independienterain gardens, rain barrels, permeable pavement, runoff pollution, flooding, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Town of Cicero, green alleys
Vendors Reflect On Juneteenth At Berwyn’s 4th Annual Spirit Festival
CommunityJorge MartinezBerwyn, Proksa Park, Juneteenth Spirit Festival, Juneteenth, Black-owned businesses, Summer Butler, Unity Fest, Berywn’s 40+ Double Dutch Sub Club, Black culture, T&B Candy Flavored Pickles’z, COVID-19, Thank God 4 Raw & Vegan Treats, Crohn's disease
Pouring Back Into the Community: The Inspiring Journey of Pink Owl Cafe
Community Highlight, CommunityJonathan TorresCicero, Berwyn, Things to do, eatery, local eats, local cafe, cafe, coffee, Pink Owl Cafe, Pink Owl, Jaripeo, Puros Birrell Cigars, shop small, local business, Alex Herrera
Q&A: A Guide to Problem Gambling with Cicero Family Service
Community, HealthGalilea MendezCicero Family Service, 1-800-GAMBLER, self-exclusion, resources, screening tool, Are You Really Winning?, mobile gambling, online gambling is accessible to minors, state taxes, municipal taxes, Cicero, corner stores, depression, suicide, problem gambling, community, community spaces, lack of community, machismo, stress, sports, slot machines, coping mechanisms, mental health, addiction, gambling, Latine, Latino, Latinx, Latina, Dr. Mauricio Cifuentes
Opinion: Cicero And Berwyn Continue To Have People Who Are Willing To Stand Up To Hate
District 201, Community, opinion, ImmigrationIrene RomuloCicero, Town of Cicero, Czech, immigrants, Larry Dominick, Berwyn, Central America, South America, St. Michael And All Angels Episcopal Church, asylum seekers, Reverend, Church, mental health services, free, resources, childcare, budget, funding, flooding, immigration
Family Focus Helps Migrants With Housing During Cicero's Cold Season
Community, ImmigrationLeslie HurtadoCicero, Larry Dominick, Berwyn, Catholic Charities, Onward House, Illinois Housing Development Authority, IHDA, Cicero Metra station, 60-day limit on shelter, Mayor Brandon Johnson, Darrin Johnson, Regional Vice President of Centers, Family Focus, The Calvary Memorial Church, Africa, Middle East, CPD 63rd district, Ecuador, San Antonio border. Cucuta border, Colombia, apartment rental applications, low -income, Welcoming Centers, Illinois Department of Human Services, IDHS, Chicago Alliance for Collaborative Effort, housing, healthcare, employment, resources, CPD 15th district, churches, U.S. immigration, Matamoros, Mexico, rogue buses
Legendary Luchadores Take Flight At Cicero Stadium
Community Highlight, CommunityCicero IndependienteCicero Stadium, Chicago Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament, Total Nonstop Action, lucha libre, luchadores, Konnan, Rey Mysterio, La Parka, Psicosis, Juventud Guerrera, Emanuel Alejandro Rodriguez, Samuray Del Sol, Kalisto, WWE, Cicero, boxing
A Q&A Guide On How To Avoid Alternative Energy Scams
CommunityCicero Independienteenergy scams, alternative energy companies, Cicero, low-income, phishing scams, phone scams, email scams, in person scams, utilities, Better Business Bureau
Community Voice: How Can Local Schools Better Serve Migrant Students
Community, community voice, District 99, Education, ImmigrationCicero Independientemigrants, migrant children, education, resources, Spanish speakers, spanish learners, D99
Cicero Independiente 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Community, Community HighlightCicero Independientesmall business, support local, Latinx, Latine, holiday, christmas, cicero, 2022, Big Mich, Chimoy, Con Huevos, restaurants, local, accessories, treats
Town of Cicero Implements New Measures for Community Safety and Infrastructure Advancements
Community, Board MeetingsLeslie HurtadoLarry Dominick, Cicero, Town of Cicero, board meetings, funding, community, Olympic Theater, food trucks, traffic control, 38th street, 58th court, Latino Alzheimer's and Memory Disorders Alliance, Un Nuevo Despertar, domestic violence
Girl-Led Program Allows Young Girls To Dream Big
The Air We Breathe: Our Network of Sensors Shows How Industry is Still Polluting Cicero’s Air
Community, Investigative, EnvironmentCicero IndependienteCicero, air contamination, air pollution, Larry Dominick, industrial area, industrial zones, green spaces, environmental justice community, Amazon, Kropp Forge, Corey Steel, Koppers, The Air We Breathe, El Aire Que Respiramos
Past Berwyn Shops Vendors Share Their Stories
CommunityLeslie Hurtadocicero, berwyn, local vendors, small businesses, pandemic, latina, women, community, support, business plan, resources, Flores by Alba, Whimsical Flowers, Vulgar Vegan Cupcakes, Juicey Gems, Berwyn Shops, Berwyn Sprouts
Corazón Community Services Is A Cicero Cultural Powerhouse
Community, YouthJorge MartinezCorazon, youth services, resources, computer lab, Cicero, youth opportunities, STI testing, community, youth
Historical Archives Continue To Thrive In Local Establishment
CommunityAnkur SinghCicero history, Cicero, Berwyn, Berwyn history, architecture, culture, czech heritage, latino, latinx, latine, hawthorne, western electric company, heritage, immigrants, history, Victorian, local businesses
What Cicero Can Do To Mitigate Flooding, Provide Cleaner Air And Alleviate Heat Waves
Community, Environment, GovernmentGuest UserJuly 2nd flooding, Cicero, environment, Town of Cicero, green infrastructure, environmental justice, flooding, climate change, clean air, air pollution, heat waves, Berwyn, Oak Park, Chicago
