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Easter Celebration Fills Community Center

The Town of Cicero maintained its tradition of vibrant festivities, relocating the annual Easter celebrations from the outdoors to the welcoming confines of the community center. Special Events Director Patricia Salerno acknowledged the recurring challenge posed by unpredictable weather, stating, “We’d love to keep it in the park but it seems every time we do attempt it Mother Nature works against us.” Opting for an indoor venue provided clarity and ensured an enjoyable experience for [Learn More]

The Seniors of Cicero celebrated a late Valentine’s Day and an early St. Patrick’s Day at the annual Hearts and Shamrocks event on March 13, 2024 at the Cicero Community Center.

Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day at Hearts & Shamrocks brunch

Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day at Hearts & Shamrocks brunch The Seniors of Cicero celebrated a late Valentine’s Day and an early St. Patrick’s Day at the annual Hearts and Shamrocks event on March 13, 2024 at the Cicero Community Center. Seniors were able to enjoy breakfast while listening to live music by Rosie and the Rivets. First Lady Diana Dominick who is also the Cicero Senior Center Director thanked her entire [Learn More]

Seniors at the Golden Corral restaurant Feb. 28, 2024

Single Digit Temperatures doesn’t Stop Seniors from enjoying brunch at Golden Corral

Single Digit Temperatures doesn’t Stop Seniors from enjoying brunch at Golden Corral Even the cold temperatures did not stop the Seniors of Cicero from enjoying another fun trip to Golden Corral, located at 3330 S. Cicero Ave, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. It felt like 6 degrees Fahrenheit at 9:30am in our beautiful Town of Cicero when our enthusiastic Seniors of Cicero were getting out the Senior Services buses and arriving at Golden Corral. The [Learn More]

America in Bloom Press Conference

Seniors enjoy Brunch at Golden Corral restaurant outing

Seniors enjoy Brunch at Golden Corral restaurant outing Seniors of Cicero were invited to Brunch at Golden Corral, 3330 S. Cicero Avenue, on Wednesday, February 21. “The Senior Center is proactive finding new and different fun things for our seniors to enjoy, today it’s a delightful brunch at Golden Corral right here in Cicero,” said Senior Center Director Diana Dominick. Just like any activity sponsored by the Cicero Senior Center seniors are invited to sign [Learn More]

Cicero's Health Department hosted the annual Healthy Hearts events on Valentine's Day 2024

Cicero Health Department hosts the annual Healthy Hearts program

Cicero Health Department hosts the annual Healthy Hearts program Valentine’s Day was celebrated in Cicero in a big way this year. The Cicero Health Department held its Annual Healthy Heart event o Feb. 14, 2024! Every year residents are invited to check in and receive free health screenings. The goal is to promote a healthier lifestyle. During the event, Cicero residents had the chance to do yoga, get a little make-over and even get their [Learn More]

Fathers celebrate their daughters at the Town of Cicero's Annual Father-Daughters Dance on Feb. 9, 2024

Cicero celebrates annual Father-Daughter Valentine’s Dance

Cicero celebrates annual Father-Daughter Valentine’s Dance Just a few days before Valentine’s Day hundreds of Cicero Fathers brought their princesses to the 16th Annual Father Daughter Dance. The first Cicero father and Daughter Dance took place in 2008 and has since become a Cicero tradition. Every year fathers are able to spend a magical evening with their princess or princesses thanks to President Larry Dominick and the Cicero Youth Commission who prioritize this yearly event [Learn More]

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]