News & Events – Town of Cicero, IL

Community Development Block Grant Department of Housing overview Emergency Contractors

Cicero seeking bids for qualified “Emergency Contractors”

Cicero seeking bids for qualified “Emergency Contractors” The Town of Cicero is seeking bids for qualified Emergency Contractors for the following trades: HVAC Roofing Plumbing Sewer Electrical Please find the overview of what is required int his letter. If you are qualified, you can download the application form .PDF and submit it to the Cicero Department of Housing, 1634 S. Laramie Ave., Cicero, IL., 60804 no later than Thursday Oct. 14, 2021 by 12 PM [Learn More]

Cicero welcomes opening of new Jimmy Johns fast food restaurant

Cicero welcomes opening of new Jimmy Johns fast food restaurant Jimmy John’s Sandwich Shop Opens in Cicero. New Jimmy John’s Sandwich Shop at 3312 S Cicero Will Immediately Begin Serving Freaky Fast, Freaky Fresh® Sandwiches. New business Town President Larry Dominick Tuesday welcomed the official opening of the Jimmy John’s Sandwich shop at 3312 S. Cicero Avenue. The restaurant opened this week. “We are proud of the many new businesses and industries that have come to [Learn More]

Cicero Fire Department participates in Unity Junior High school Safety Day

Cicero Fire Department participates in Unity Junior High school Safety Day The Cicero Fire Department participated in the Unity High school “Safety Day” event Saturday where they distributed smoke detectors to residents. The Cicero Fire Department provides smoke detectors to residents of the Town free of charge. Each resident must complete an application to verify residency in the Town in order to receive the Smoke Detectors. “The smoke detectors are free of charge through a [Learn More]

Notice of Funding Availability – CARES ACT Funds

Notice of Funding Availability – CARES ACT Funds Background Congress provided $5 billion in the CARES Act for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to states, metropolitan cities, urban counties, and insular areas. At least 70 percent of every grant must be expended for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons by providing housing, a permanent job, a public service, or access to new or significantly improved infrastructure. The remaining 30 percent may be [Learn More]

The Cicero Health Department recently administered Coronavirus vaccinations to seniors at Drexel Homes. Photo courtesy of the Town of Cicero

Cicero proud of its strong response to COVID and protection of our residents

Cicero proud of its strong response to COVID and protection of our residents (Spanish version below) The Town of Cicero implemented an aggressive response to the health threat posed to residents by the COVID Pandemic in 2020. Cicero used its existing resources supplemented by Coronavirus Relief Funding. Cicero Police and all First Responders, including firefighters, paramedics and Health Department staff faced a “100 times” greater exposure to COVID infection than the average citizen because of the [Learn More]

Job Fair August 26 at the Cicero Community Center

Job Fair August 26 at the Cicero Community Center Job Fair hosted by Cicero Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees at the Cicero Community Center 2250 S. 49th Avenue on Thursday August 26 from 4 PM to 7 PM. Co-sponsors include Lulac, the Cicero Chamber of Commerce, Cicero Local Business Committee, and the Cicero Mexican Cutural Committee.

Cicero Health Dept offers vaccinations Aug. 20

Cicero Health Dept offers vaccinations Aug. 20 Vaccine Clinic schedule Aug. 20, 2021 from 1 to 6 PM hosted by the Town of Cicero Health Department at District 99 schools, 1829 S. Laramie Avenue.

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Cook County offers free rides for COVID vaccinations

Cook County offers free rides for COVID vaccinations Cook County Department of Health launched “Destination Vaccination” – a new program that will provide free rides to many vaccination locations throughout suburban Cook County. The program will enable individuals with limited mobility or transportation issues to easily get vaccinated, removing a key barrier for many residents. Through advanced scheduling is preferred, residents can call for a ride and one should arrive between 30 and 60 [Learn More]

Cicero Police at National Night Out August 4, 2021

Cicero honors Police, First Responders at National Night Out

Cicero honors Police, First Responders at National Night Out The Town of Cicero hosted the annual National Night Out to honor the dedication and services of the Cicero Police Department and all of the First Responders who serve to protect the safety of every citizen in the Town of Cicero. Town President Larry Dominick praised the police and said that National Night Out is an important event for the community. “National Night Out reminds us [Learn More]

Applications fo Lateral Police Hires now being accepted

Applications fo Lateral Police Hires now being accepted Applications being accepted for Cicero Police Department Lateral Hire officers. A “Lateral Hire” is any certified full-time police officer in good standing. They can be transferred to our Police Department if they meet the requirements listed in the attached announcement.