Janura Park dirt pile as of July 12, 2026. | NaBeela Washington/15 West Berwyn ‘Where Are Kids Supposed to Go?’ David Avila asked the question while opening Berwyn's newest athletic field. Just steps away, a pile of dirt marks a flood relief project that remains on hold. By NaBeela Washington • 7 min read
5th Ward Alderman Rob Pabon at Janura Park. | NaBeela Washington/15 West Berwyn Who runs Berwyn's Democratic Party? Meet the new committeeperson. A committeeperson is a party role most Berwyn residents have never heard of. Rob Pabon just won one, and he wants to change that. By Georgia Rau • 5 min read
The Black British Funk band, Cymande. | Courtesy of Cymande. Music Cymande Reemerges with Fresh Momentum and Deep Roots Ahead of a June 25 stop at Fitzgerald's, bassist Steve Scipio reflects on the band's Caribbean roots, its resurgence through hip-hop sampling, and plans for new music. By NaBeela Washington • 3 min read
Community members take turns at a piñata during Ojala's Eid celebration. | Provided by Jordan Esparza-Kelley Faith How Ojala Foundation Is Building What Chicago's Latino Muslim Community Never Had What happens when a Latino Muslim community decides to build its own home and leaves the door open for others in the process. By Sumaiyya Siddiqi • 4 min read
Foto cortesía de Patricia Ostaszewski. Español El Silencio No Basta: Líderes de Berwyn Presionan por Transparencia Cansada de las preguntas sin respuesta y pedazos de información, Janel King y otros residentes de Berwyn estan creando nuevas vías para la transparencia. By Keila Gallardo • 5 min read
Photo courtesy of Patricia Ostaszewski. Berwyn Silence Isn't Good Enough: Berwyn Leaders Push for Transparency. Tired of unanswered questions and fragmented information, Janel King and fellow residents are creating new paths to transparency in Berwyn. By NaBeela Washington • 4 min read
