Leslie Hurtado

Proud of this story, as it took a lot of care and time from everyone involved to craft an important message that informs the Cicero community about a new park development with environmental concerns beneath the surface. @CiceroNoticias Feel free to DM me if you want to talk!🍃

🎉 Our stunning new print edition is here, featuring incredible cover art by Ayla Mortada! Join us THIS THURSDAY at Fantasia (9AM-1PM) to grab your free copy and meet the team over coffee! Also join us at our cozy end-of-year celebration Saturday, Dec 7 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Remember this gem from 2021? Our Lows Chicanos de Cicero story about youth bonding over lowriders and exploring Chicano identity in Cicero, IL will be one of many stories reimagined in our upcoming COLORING BOOK! 🎨 Donate $50 to get yours donorbox.org/cicero-indepen…

As we mark 5 years of community journalism in Cicero and Berwyn, we want to create a space for healing and connection. Join us Dec 7th for Celebrating Identity and Nourishing Community Bonds - an afternoon of warm meals, ancestral medicines, healing & art! bit.ly/CelebrateCI

We believe it is our journalistic responsibility to know what's working and not working in Berwyn so that we can tell better news stories that focus on problem solving. JOIN US Saturday, November 16th 1-3PM at Liberty Cultural Center: 6445 27th Pl. bit.ly/4eictby

@mizamudio Always <3

@mizamudio THE ONE AND ONLY! ❤️🥹

🏆 What a dream team! City Bureau Executive Director Morgan Malone and Senior Reporter @sarahanneconway, @invinst Data Director @trinattrill and Executive Director @anfan at the annual @PulitzerPrizes celebration in New York City yesterday night ✨️

Latino communities in Chicago have 41% less green space access. Leslie Hurtado reveals Ability Park in Cicero will be built on contaminated land, leaving dangerous arsenic levels. Green spaces are crucial, but community safety must come first. Watch now: news.wttw.com/2024/10/03/lat…

are plants smart? conscious, even? and should they be treated as legal persons? @romany_williams digs into botany's most contentious debate with @zoeschlanger, author of the new book, The Light Eaters, for @AtmosMag: atmos.earth/buckle-up-the-…

Grist and @BlueRidgePublic have published a guide on recovering from Hurricane Helene, including how to navigate FEMA and tips for avoiding scams. grist.org/helene-recover…

Thank uuuuuu!✨🕸️🌹

@criterionchannl Guillermo Del Toro🥀

❤️‍🔥RECOMMENDATIONS TIME❤️‍🔥 Tell us a film or filmmaker you love and we'll suggest something to watch on the Criterion Channel this weekend. We have an amazing new October lineup for you to enjoy!

We were proud to sponsor this work, which publishes this week as a 4-part series. Field's Journalism & Storytelling Program Officer @maudlynei hosted the team in our office @myimpacthouse in July. #journalism #storytelling #climate #community #philanthropy

Join us on October 5th @ 11am for a community bike ride supporting safe biking in Cicero! All ages welcome. Volunteer as a bike guardian (no experience needed). Questions? Contact Chelsa@musecommunitydesign.com More info engage.cmap.illinois.gov/cicero-safety-… Register forms.gle/gedVL7R6jBtDgS…

Community bike ride this Saturday! - mailchi.mp/ciceroindepend…

Here is the full interview and story! And it's always nice to be interviewed by a good friend! Miss you, Joanna, and congrats on everything, lovely!💖 @Joanna_reporter news.wttw.com/2024/10/03/lat…

Watch me and my new friend and collaborator @aydalicampa share some of our findings from our latest project, where we explore park spaces in Chicago and the environmental issues that continue to affect different communities of color. @CiceroNoticias @Borderless_Mag ✨🌳

Love me some Maria! My biggest inspiration and such an amazing friend. I’m so thankful for you! @mizamudio 💖

@mizamudio I learned from the best! I adore you so much, Maria. You've always been so supportive throughout my journey, and I'm truly grateful for all the lessons and moments we've shared! See you soon, and I can't wait to catch up next week!☺️🥹❤️