Articles by Diana Dominick

An extreme heat warning will be issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) when the heat index is expected to exceed 105°-110°F for at least two consecutive days. Once issued, Cicero will be providing cooling centers to its residents during the warning period. For more information visit: https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk/ Please also refer to the Cicero Community High Heat Index Advisory for additional heat safety information. COOLING CENTERS Cicero Community Center 2250 S. 49th Avenue Hours: 8am-8pm [Learn More]

The Town of Cicero, in partnership with the Illinois Air Team, is bringing essential state services directly to residents by offering a full week of free vehicle emissions testing. This convenient opportunity is designed to make it easier for residents to stay compliant with state regulations—without the need to travel to testing sites in other towns. Town President Larry Dominick, a longtime advocate for improving access to state services, emphasized the benefit to the community. [Learn More]

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 Attention Citizens! As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety of our community, we will be conducting a test of the Outdoor Warning System on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Please do not be alarmed when you hear the sirens – this is just a test. Thank you for understanding! *** ¡Atención Ciudadanos! Como parte de nuestro compromiso con la seguridad de la comunidad, estaremos realizando una prueba del Sistema de Alerta [Learn More]

The Town of Cicero welcomed a shimmering new addition to its business community on Thursday, June 12, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Encantto D’ Joyas, located at 2420 S. Laramie Avenue. The event drew town officials, community members, and supporters eager to celebrate the opening of this family-owned business offering handcrafted silver jewelry imported from Mexico. The ceremony began at 10:00 a.m. with remarks from Ismael Vargas, Director of the Business License Department, who praised [Learn More]

Laughter, gratitude, and heartfelt memories filled the Cicero Community Center on Wednesday, June 11 as the Town hosted its annual Senior Father’s Day Celebration, an event dedicated to honoring the incredible fathers and father figures in the community. The event began with a warm welcome from Isabella Aguilar, Senior Center Administrative Assistant, who shared the day’s agenda with attendees. “Thank you to all who joined us today in celebrating Father’s Day,” she said. Guests were [Learn More]

On Wednesday, June 11, Cicero Town Hall blossomed with community spirit as hundreds of residents gathered for a free tree giveaway event hosted by the Town of Cicero, in partnership with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. The initiative was made possible through the leadership of Town President Larry Dominick, Town Clerk Maria Punzo-Arias, Cicero Water Department Commissioner Lido Manetti, and the support of the Town Board. Town Clerk Maria Punzo-Arias, explained the [Learn More]

Cicero Assessor’s Office Helps Over 1,000 Homeowners File Property Tax Appeals The Town of Cicero Assessor’s Office, under the leadership of Assessor Emilio “Emo” Cundari, successfully assisted 1,083 Cicero homeowners with their property tax appeals during the most recent filing window offered by the Cook County Assessor’s Office. Each year, Cook County opens a limited timeframe allowing property owners to appeal their property assessments. These appeals can potentially result in a reduction of a home’s [Learn More]

The Town of Cicero’s CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) was praised for their dedicated service and professionalism after volunteering at the annual La Grange Pet Parade held Saturday, May 31. Cicero’s CERT members, led by Town Chaplain and CERT Team Leader Ismael Vargas, were among 36 volunteers who supported public safety and crowd management efforts during the popular community event. Phillip Mason, from Cook County Planning and Preparedness Manager for Emergency Management & Regional Security, [Learn More]