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In celebration of Earth Day, Cicero Town President Larry Dominick planted a young tree in the neighborhood. The tree is part of the larger green initiative—a free tree program available to residents. With a shovel in hand and a smile on his face, President Dominick shared the deeper meaning behind the event. “This helps the air quality and all of it,” he said. “We cut down trees that are dead so they don’t fall on cars [Learn More]

New Cicero TV: https://vimeopro.com/user26267638/new-cicero-tv/video/1076414278 Cléme’s Jewelry and Gifts officially opened on Tuesday morning at 2412 Laramie Avenue with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony. Town officials, family, and local supporters gathered at 11:30 a.m. to welcome the business to the community and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of owner Cynthia Andrea Dominguez. Dominguez, a Cicero resident, shared her inspiration for the store, which specializes in gold, silver, and black-and-gold jewelry. “I enjoy wearing a lot of gold and jewelry—it’s [Learn More]

New Cicero TV: https://vimeopro.com/user26267638/new-cicero-tv/video/1075350890 On April 13, the Cicero Community Center was bursting with color, giggles, and springtime cheer as families gathered for the town’s annual Easter celebration. Though the skies outside were gray, the spirit inside was nothing short of magical. At the heart of it all? The Easter Bunny himself—fluffy, friendly, and as photogenic as ever. Special Events Director Patty Salerno said it best: “The kids get so excited just going into that room [Learn More]

Nearly 30 years after the brutal killings of two US Marines in Cicero, authorities announced a breakthrough. During a press conference held Thursday, the Cicero Police Department, in partnership with the U.S. Marshals Service and other law enforcement agencies, confirmed the arrest and extradition of Daniel Flores, 49, a former Cicero resident who had been living in Guanajuato, Mexico. Flores has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of [Learn More]

New Cicero TV: https://vimeopro.com/user26267638/new-cicero-tv/video/1074103840 The Town of Cicero welcomed local entrepreneurs and community leaders to a special Business Open House designed to foster collaboration and strengthen the relationship between municipal departments and the business community. The event, spearheaded by Diana Dominick, liaison for the Town of Cicero, and Ismael Vargas, Director of the Business License Department, was held to provide information, create networking opportunities, and offer a direct line of communication between local government and business [Learn More]

Exciting things are happening at Hawthorne Park in Cicero. Construction crews are hard at work transforming the aging play area into a vibrant, all-new community space. According to Mark Kraft, Recreation Director for Clyde Park, the upgrade is part of a larger initiative to modernize parks across town. “Basically, we were doing this to all parks. It’s not just this one,” Kraft explained. “We’re upgrading as needed and budgeting daily so we can give the [Learn More]