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Officials of the Town of Cicero traveled to Springfield last week to argue in favor of strengthening our working people, restaurant industry, and eliminating the sub-minimum tipped wage in legislation being considered by the state.

Cicero supports bill to eliminate sub-minimum tipped wages for employees

Cicero supports bill to eliminate sub-minimum tipped wages for employees Officials of the Town of Cicero traveled to Springfield last week to argue in favor of strengthening our working people, restaurant industry, and eliminating the sub-minimum tipped wage in legislation being considered by the state. The legislation in the Illinois General Assembly now being considered would eliminate the lower sub-minimal tipped wage for employees and allow them to receive the minimum wage for their work. [Learn More]

Vendor applications for 2024 Town festival participation now closed

Vendor applications for 2024 Town festival participation now closed (UPDATE): Due to an overwhelming response to a public request for vendors to apply for applications to participate in the many upcoming 2024 Town festivals and events, the application process has been closed. Special Events Director Patti Salerno said the process has been closed after her department announced several weeks ago that vendor spots were available. The application review process will now begin. “We appreciate everyone’s [Learn More]

MWRD President Kari Steele poses with students from Morton East District 201 High school at the Town of CIcero commemoration of Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr on Wed Jan 17, 2024

Cicero Commemorates birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Cicero Commemorates birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Cicero honors Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Town of Cicero holds monthly commemorations and for the month of January President Larry Dominick commemorated Dr. King just like he does every year. MWRD President Kari Steele is keynote speaker who spoke about the importance of King’s legacy on all people. The commemoration was held on Wednesday Jan. 17, 2024 at the Cicero [Learn More]

Cicero celebrates Three Kings holiday with families and children

Cicero celebrates Three Kings holiday with families and children The Town of Cicero held its first event of 2024 on Saturday, January 6th at the Cicero Stadium. The Three Wise Men visited the Town of Cicero bringing thousands of gifts. Families started lining up to celebrate around 4pm, the doors opened up at 5pm and the toys where handed out a little after 6pm. Town President Larry Dominick and the Board of Trustees started off [Learn More]

Senior Christmas Celebration packed with Holiday Joy

The annual Senior Christmas Luncheon really brought out the Christmas and Holiday Spirit in the Town of Cicero on Wednesday Dec. 13, 2023. Seniors enjoyed a generous buffet, and dancing and entertainment provided by the band Rosie and the Rivets. President Larry Dominick enjoyed taking pictures with each and every Senior who attended amidst the beautiful Christmas and Holiday decorations. “Our Seniors are our most treasured community. They worked all their lives to make Cicero [Learn More]

President Dominick hosts Christmas Gift Giveaway for families in need

Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees celebration Christmas distributing Gift Baskets to residents at the Cicero Public Safety Building (PSO) 5410 W. 34th Street, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Gifts included toys for children of families in need, and food and gift baskets to each family that registered with the Town of Cicero. Joining President Dominick were Senior Director Diana Dominick, who organized a special gift bag giveaway for [Learn More]

Cicero Police and Walmart host the annual "Shop with a Cp" 2023

Cicero Police and Walmart host annual “Shop with a Cop”

Every year, the Town of Cicero Police Departments hosts the “Shop with a Cop” event to provide Christmas gifts to the children of families in need. This year, the event was hosted in conjunction with Walmart in Cicero on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Cicero Police Chief Tom Boyle, Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board are so grateful for the support provided by Walmart to help make the dreams of little children [Learn More]

Residents from the building near 16th and Austin were able to replace lost items from the destruction of their hoe at a donation event hosted Friday Dec. 8, 2023 at the PSO building hosted by President Dominick, the General Assistance Department and the Clergy Committee

Cicero residents turn out to support victims of Dec. 1 fire with generous donations

Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees last week organized a volunteer donation campaign to help the 17 families who lost their homes in the 16th and Austin Street Apartment building Fire on Friday Dec. 1, 2023. Members of the community were asked if they can to help the residents who lost their homes by donating new clothing, small kitchen appliances, personal hygiene kits and toys for children and deliver [Learn More]

In a heartwarming gesture of community support, Larry Dominick and the Board of Trustees presented a generous check to the Cicero Pachuca Soccer Club on Friday, December 1.

Local Soccer club receives donation from Town of Cicero

Local Soccer club receives donation from Town of Cicero In a heartwarming gesture of community support, Larry Dominick and the Board of Trustees presented a generous check to the Cicero Pachuca Soccer Club on Friday, December 1. The event marked a significant step towards fostering the development of children in the Cicero community. Trustee Garcia, expressing the importance of investing in the future, highlighted the crucial role that such contributions play in the overall growth [Learn More]

Home fire in Cicero impacts 14 families at 16th And Austin Avenue. Photo courtesy of the Town of Cicero

President Dominick, Town Board organize drive to help families impacted by Friday’s fire

President Dominick, Town Board organize drive to help families impacted by Friday’s fire More than 14 families were forced to leave their homes when the 18-unit apartment building where they lived was destroyed by a massive fire on Friday Dec. 1, 2023. The Cicero Fire Department fought the blaze which lasted more than five hours, searching through the three-story building at 59th block of 16th Street to ensure everyone had escaped unharmed. The Town of [Learn More]