CHICAGO (WLS) A Chicago family of mariachi performers is facing eviction as the COVID-19 pandemic has shut down their primary means of employment.
But Juan Lucero, a father of 7, is feeling some relief after getting help to pay back rent. It makes me happy, Lucero said. It makes me feel very warm and welcome in this community.
The Lucero family is well known in their Andersonville neighborhood and around Chicago as a mariachi band called Cielito Lindo, which means beautiful heaven. Our beautiful place of peace and love is with our family, Lucero said.
The band with kids from ages 7 to 18 had performances canceled due to the pandemic. So a neighbor asked Juan Lucero if he could start an online fundraiser. In 24 hours, over $25,000 was donated to the family.