News & Events – Town of Cicero, IL

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]

Paul Rosenfeld, a representative of Tai Ginsberg & Associates

Lead Pipe and FEMA Updates for the Town of Cicero

Lead Pipe and FEMA Updates for the Town of Cicero During the September 12th, 2023 board meeting a resolution authorizing Town President Larry Dominick to enter into a certain agreement with Tai Ginsberg & Associates to provide consulting services to the Town of Cicero was approved. Paul Rosenfeld, a representative of Tai Ginsberg & Associates was present at the board meeting and gave a lead pipe replacement and FEMA update. “Two years ago we received a project [Learn More]

Cicero Police Superintendent Thomas P. Boyle Completes FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS)

Cicero Police Superintendent Thomas P. Boyle Completes FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS) Superintendent Thomas Boyle has successfully completed the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS), Session 81. FBI LEEDS is an executive training program for Chiefs of Police from law enforcement agencies having between 50 and 500 personnel. Superintendent Boyle was invited to attend the training after a selection process conducted by the FBI, in conjunction with the [Learn More]

Cicero sets record attendance crowds each year it hosts Mexican Independence celebrations

Cicero celebrates Mexican Independence with festivities and parade

Cicero celebrates Mexican Independence with festivities and parade Cicero, IL — More than 25,000 people are expected to attend the celebration of Mexican Independence and El Grito this weekend in the Town of Cicero. The annual Cicero celebration, which begins Thursday, Sept. 14, will feature an array of popular Hispanic entertainment, a wide range of food vendors, carnival rides, and activities for families and children. The Festival will end with a parade on Sunday, Sept. [Learn More]

Cicero officials and community commemorates the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at ceremony at Community Center. Sept. 11, 2023

Cicero commemorates memory of the victims of 9/11

Cicero commemorates memory of the victims of 9/11 The Town of Cicero commemorates 9-11, a day America will never forget. We remember the heroes we lost that day 22 years ago and honor the heroes we see everyday in our beautiful Town of Cicero. Every year the Town invites first responders to the commemoration. “On behalf of Town President Larry Dominick I would like to welcome everybody to our 9-11 commemoration. From the bottom of [Learn More]

Cicero Public Library Invites Dr. Catalina Maria Johnson as speaker

Cicero Public Library Invites Dr. Catalina Maria Johnson as speaker The Cicero Public Library invited Dr. Catalina Maria Johnson for a special presentation: Latino influence on music in the USA on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The outstanding and informative presentation by Dr. Johnson brought together music lovers of all ages. Dr. Johnson presented in both English and Spanish to accommodate all the diverse community residents present. “Thank you everyone for coming,” said the Director of [Learn More]