News & Events – Town of Cicero, IL

Town of Cicero hosts Christmas Drawing Contest for Kindergarten thru 8th Grade students

Town of Cicero hosts Christmas Drawing Contest for Kindergarten thru 8th Grade students Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees including Clerk Maria Punzo-Arias, Supervisor Joe Virruso, Assessor Emilio Cundari, Collector Fran Reitz, and Trustees Larry Banks, Bob Porod, Victor Garcia and John Cava are hosting a Christmas Drawing Contest for students who are in Kindergarten thru 8th Grade at a Cicero School. Students wishing to enter the contest must [Learn More]

Study shows Cicero has lowest tax increases in region

Study shows Cicero has lowest tax increases in region A new study released by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas shows that the Town of Cicero has had the lowest increase in taxes over the past 20 years than almost every other suburb in Cook County and including Chicago. The data compiled by the County Treasurer’s office shows that of 35 surrounding suburban communities, Cicero’s taxes increased only half as much as the average of all [Learn More]

Illinois Map Tier 3 Coronavirus mitigation

Illinois begins “Tier 3” restrictions November 20

Illinois begins “Tier 3” restrictions November 20 Click here for Spanish version Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations With a new wave of COVID-19 surging across the state of Illinois and the nation, the state is committed to listening to public health experts and following the science to keep people safe. Tier 3 builds on the Resurgence Mitigation Plan first released in July to suppress the spread of the virus and ensure our hospitals do not become [Learn More]

Town President Larry Dominick receives a "Fiefighter's Axe" from the Cicero Firefighters and from union leaders for his strong support of the Fire Department. Photo courtesy of the Town of Cicero and Gerardo Lopez.

Cicero Fire Department Expands Emergency Response Services

Cicero Fire Department Expands Emergency Response Services Cicero Fire Chief Dominick Buscemi on last week announced that the Fire Department will “transition to a fully integrated, all-hazards agency” to expand emergency response services to the Town’s residents. Buscemi, surrounded by representatives of the various local and state firefighters unions, said that the Town will require that all personnel in the collective bargaining agreement will be cross-trained both as firefighters and as paramedics. The Town of [Learn More]

New COVID-19 restrictions on Alcohol sales begins Friday Oct. 23, 2020

New COVID-19 restrictions on Alcohol sales begins Friday Oct. 23, 2020 New Executive Order that impacts bars and restaurants prohibits drinking of alcohol after 10 PM, or the sale of alcohol for consumption on site by 9 pm ======= ============ Effective Friday, October 23, 2020 at noon regarding serving liquor: Cease indoor and outdoor consumption of alcohol at 10:00 p.m. Restaurants and food establishments may continue to serve food for indoor and outdoor dining after [Learn More]

Fire Prevention Week: Cooking Safety

October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week! This year, we are focusing on Fire Safety in the Kitchen Cooking fire facts Based on 2013-2017 annual averages: Cooking equipment is the leading cause of home* fires and fire injuries, causing 49% of home fires that resulted in 21% of the home fire deaths and 45% of the injuries. Two-thirds (66%) of home cooking fires start with the ignition of food or other cooking materials. Clothing is the [Learn More]

Young Latina Talks opens nominations for Hispanic women, girls in Cicero to become Speakers

Young Latina Talks opens nominations for Hispanic women, girls in Cicero to become Speakers Fig Factor Media Publishing collaborates with the Town of Cicero, Morton College, and J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Fig Factor Media Publishing will collaborate with the Town of Cicero, Morton College, and J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 to bring the national program of Young Latina Talks to Cicero for the very first [Learn More]

Be Counted in the 2020 Census event Monday Sept. 30

Be Counted in the 2020 Census event Monday Sept. 30 Join the Town of Cicero, the Cicero Clergy Committee, State Rep. Lisa Hernandez and a coalition of local community organizations who will lead a final push for the important 2020 Census beginning at 4 PM, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. The count ends Sept. 30 and if you have not completed the Census form, you will not be counted. BE COUNTED. If you have not filled [Learn More]

Insurance Navy, Town of Cicero Food Drive Oct. 8, 2020

Food Drive hosted by Insurance Navy and the Town of Cicero Oct. 8 at Community Park

Food Drive hosted by Insurance Navy and the Town of Cicero Oct. 8 at Community Park Mark Your Calendars! Insurance Navy & the Town of Cicero Host a Food Drive October 8, 2020 at Community Park Insurance Navy and the Town of Cicero is hosting a food drive in fairgrounds (parking area) adjacent to Cicero Community Park at 3400 S Laramie Ave Cicero, IL. The food drive will be on October 8, 2020 from 9 [Learn More]

9-1-1 Norcomm Telecommunicator position in Cicero available

9-1-1 Norcomm Telecommunicator position in Cicero available Cicero, IL, USA Req #127, Friday, September 11, 2020 NORCOMM 9-1-1 Dispatch, a consolidated, civilian staffed 9-1-1 communications center within the State of Illinois is currently seeking applicants that have the desire to work in an exciting, challenging and rewarding career field. CLICK HERE TO APPLY Summary Reporting to the (Operations Manager, Deputy Director, and Director), responds to requests for emergency and non-emergency police, fire and medical services for [Learn More]