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President Dominick congratulates Tom Tomschin and Jose Alvarez for initiating program that received America in Bloom Award 2023

The Town of Cicero was recognized for beautification efforts at the 2023 America In Bloom Symposium

The Town of Cicero was recognized for beautification efforts at the 2023 America In Bloom Symposium The Town of Cicero was recognized for its efforts to beautify and plant new trees and strengthen the environment by a nationally recognized organization. Presentations were displayed at the Town of CIcero Board meeting Tuesday October 10, 2023. You can watch a video of the presentation below In 2022, the Town of Cicero received an America in Bloom CN [Learn More]

Still time to enjoy the 55th Annual Houby Festival and Parade

Still time to enjoy the 55th Annual Houby Festival and Parade If you haven’t been out to the Houby Festival this weekend you are missing out on great rides, great bands, beverages and great food. The 55th Annual Houby Festival is being held at 34th and Laramie and continues tonight, Saturday until 11 PM and tomorrow Sunday from 12 noon until 10 pm Tomorrow is also the Houby Parade beginning at 12 noon at 50th [Learn More]

Mark your calendars for the Morton Foundation Online Auction Fundraiser Nov. 26 through Dec. 2

Mark your calendars for the Morton Foundation Online Auction Fundraiser Nov. 26 through Dec. 2 The Morton 201 Foundation, in partnership with the Berwyn Development Corporation, is hosting its 4th annual Support Local Online Auction to benefit its Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund. Since 2019, the Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund has awarded 43 scholarships totaling $72,000. For more information, please visit: www.32Auctions.com/SupportLocalOnlineAuction USE THIS QR CODE TO DONATE

The Town of CIcero, MWRD and DIstrict 99 distributed Tree Saplings to students

Saplings distributed to local students through Town of Cicero, MWRD and District 99 program

Saplings distributed to local students through Town of Cicero, MWRD and District 99 program District 99 students were able to choose which free tree to take home. Cicero residents were encouraged to stop by Unity Jr High School on Thursday, September 28 from 3 to 6pm to pick up their free oak sapling. For the first time ever our beautiful Town of Cicero along with District 99 and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District gave away [Learn More]

Deadline to file FEMA Flood funding request is October 16, 2023

Deadline to file FEMA Flood funding request is October 16, 2023 The Deadline to file your flood damage application with FEMA is Oct. 16, 2023. Many homeowners still may not understand that the reports they filed in July after the floods with the Town of CIcero were ONLY USED to justify an Emergency Declaration. Each homeowner MUST file a Damage Assessment Report with FEMA. If you have not filed a damage assessment report with FEMA, [Learn More]

Letter from President Dominick on potential harm government shutdown will have on Cicero residents

Letter from Town President Larry Dominick on impact of Government shutdown on Cicero residents

Letter from Town President Larry Dominick on impact of Government shutdown on Cicero residents The Honorable Richard Durbin, United States Senate Washington, D.C. The Honorable Chuy Garcia, United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. The Honorable Tammy Duckworth United States Senate, Washington, D.C. The Honorable Delia Ramirez, United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. Dear Senator Durbin, Senator Duckworth, Congressman Garcia, and Congresswoman Ramirez: As you know, on July 2, 2023, the Town of Cicero [Learn More]

Large crowds expected for celebration of annual Houby Festival and Parade Oct 5-8

Large crowds expected for celebration of annual Houby Festival and Parade Oct 5-8 Town President Larry Dominick is proud to again host the annual Houby Festival and Parade which will be held October 5 through 8, 2023. This is the 55th year of its celebration by local residents in Cicero. The festival will feature a celebration of the annual Czech Harvest fest, but this year only in the Town of Cicero with carnival rides for [Learn More]

Cicero is hiring Police Officers. The deadline to apply is Oct. 20, 2023

Cicero is hiring Police Officers. The deadline to apply is Oct. 20, 2023 The Town of Cicero is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The deadline to apply is Oct. 20, 2023. Apply using the form link below. Click this link to go to the online application form: www.IOSolutions.com

Mexican dancers and band entertain the record nearly 31,000 people who attended the 2023 Town of Cicero Mexican Independence Day Parade.

Record crowds attend Cicero’s annual Mexican Independence celebrations

Record crowds attend Cicero’s annual Mexican Independence celebrations Nearly 31,000 people attended the Town of Cicero’s annual Mexican Independence Day celebrations which began on Thursday Sept. 14 at Cicero Community Park, and ended with a record crowd enjoying the parade on Sunday, Sept. 17 on Cermak Road and El Grito later that same evening. Held at Cicero Community park, 34th and Laramie, the festival features live music, food, carnival ridesgames and giveaways. Town President Larry [Learn More]

Cicero Fire Trucks lined up outside Town Hall during the September 12, 2023 board meeting as the Town and Fire Department officials presented commendations from the Cicero Fire Department Chief Jeff Penzkofer to eight firefighters and paramedics.

Town of Cicero Fire Department issues Commendations

Town of Cicero Fire Department issues Commendations Cicero Fire Trucks lined up outside Town Hall during the September 12, 2023 board meeting as the Town and Fire Department officials presented commendations from the Cicero Fire Department Chief Jeff Penzkofer to eight firefighters and paramedics. “Saving lives is not a cliché around here it actually happens more than most people are aware of,” said Chief Penzkofer. Chief Penzkofer gave the firefighters/paramedics present a great shout out. [Learn More]