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Cicero Chaplain Ismael Vargas works with more than 120 volunteers at Town of Cicero and Red Cross post-flood assistance event July 22, 2023

Cicero hosts post-flood relief event with Red Cross

Cicero hosts post-flood relief event with Red Cross Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero board of Trustees partnered with the American Red Cross to host a post-Flood support event to help residents who suffered flooding during record rains that slammed Cicero and surrounding communities. With the help of the American Red Cross, the Town distributed more than 1,000 large containers of cleaning products, 1000 bags of family hygiene products and other items. [Learn More]

Tuesday July 18, Town President Larry Dominic hosted a public meeting at Morton College to allow residents to ask questions of the various government agencies who deal with flooding issues. Among those present were: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) President Kari Steele and Commissioners Patricia Theresa Flynn, Precious Brady Davis Dan Pogorzelski and Marcelino Garcia and the MWRD Executive Staff including Engineering Department, Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas, Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar, State Senator Mike Porfirio, and State Reps. Lisa Hernandez and Abdelnasser Rashid. Also attending were officials of the Cook County Bureau of Administration which coordinate post flood relief response services, ComEd, Ted Burger, Executive Director of the Cook County Emergency Management & Regional Security office, and his deputy Director Vincent Acevez, Greg Nimmo, Illinois Emergency Management Agency Office of Homeland Security, Recovery Division Chief of the State of Illinois, and officials of the Town of Cicero from all departments and elected officials.

Cicero hosts public meeting to help residents get Flood answers

Cicero hosts public meeting to help residents get Flood answers On Tuesday July 18, Town President Larry Dominic hosted a public meeting at Morton College to allow residents to ask questions of the various government agencies who deal with flooding issues. Among those present were: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) President Kari Steele and Commissioners Patricia Theresa Flynn, Precious Brady Davis Dan Pogorzelski and Marcelino Garcia and the MWRD Executive Staff including Engineering Department, Cook [Learn More]

Free Tetanus shots for Cicero residents

Free Tetanus shots for Cicero residents Get your Free Tetanus Shot voucher from the Town of CIcero Health Department. Use one of these flyers and set up your appointment at the Health Center. Obtén tu vale para la vacuna gratuita contra el tétanos en el Departamento de Salud del Municipio de Cícero. Utiliza uno.

Public Works employees working 24/7 to help clear alleys of bulk refuse in wake of floods

Overview of work performed by town employees to help flood victims

Overview of work performed by town employees to help flood victims (Below is a summary of work performed by the Town’s various departments to help residents impacted by the floods. The numbers continue to rise but the data shows how much effort is being put into responding to resident need. English and Spanish) President’s Office Worked with representatives of the State of Illinois and Cook County to secure an Emergency Declarations, which were issued and [Learn More]

Cicero and Red Cross post-flood recovery event July 22, 2023, Saturday from 11 am until 3 PM at Cicero Community Park, 34th and Laramie Ave

Cicero and Red Cross partner to provide support to flood victims Saturday July 22 at 11 AM

Cicero and Red Cross partner to provide support to flood victims Saturday July 22 at 11 AM The Town of CIcero and the American Red Cross will host a Post-Flood recovery resource event on Saturday, July 22, 2023 beginning at 11 AM at 34th and Laramie Avenue. Cleaning packages, hygiene packages and clothing will be distributed. You can also meet with social support agencies to explore other support options for flood damage recovery. El municipio [Learn More]

Cicero Flood Response Report

Larry Dominick Hosts Public Hearing on Flooding for Cicero Residents – Larry Dominick, Presidente Municipal, organiza Audiencia Pública sobre Inundaciones para los residentes de Cicero.

Town President Larry Dominick will be hosting a Public Hearing on Flooding. Tuesday, July 18th, at Morton College Jedlicka Performance Arts Center at 6pm. MWRD has confirmed attendance – we are waiting on others to confirm attendance. El Presidente Municipal Larry Dominick llevará a cabo una Audiencia Pública sobre Inundaciones. Será el martes 18 de julio en el Centro de Artes Escénicas Jedlicka de Morton College a las 6pm. El Distrito de Administración de Agua [Learn More]

Public Works employees work to help clear post-flood waste and bulk refuse

Public Works employees work to help clear post-flood waste and bulk refuse Public Works has been working 24/7 to remove bulk waste caused by the floods. Public Works Streets and Alleys Superintendent Derek Dominick explained how the department has been working around the clock since July 2 to help remove bulk waste and refuse damaged by the Floods. “As of July 8, we have had more than 1900 tons of garbage that was picked up,” [Learn More]

Cicero Assessor Emo Cundari, Town President Larry Dominick, Trustee Blanca Vargas and Senior Director Diana Dominick

Community celebrates at 2023 annual Cicero Fest

Community celebrates at 2023 annual Cicero Fest Families from all over our beautiful Town of Cicero came together to the Cicero Community Park to celebrate Cicero Fest. The four-day festival kicked off on Thursday, July 6th. There was great music with two stages, great food with lots of different vendors and attendees had a great time with their families. “We give away 4,000 wristbands every carnival. I know nobody else does that. That does my [Learn More]

Town Statement on Floods 7 2 2023

Flooding from record heavy rains has hit a dozen suburban communities, including Cicero … Cicero crews were out all day and night during the record rainfall and flooding, ensuring the sewer covers were clear to help expedite the draining of the record and heavy rain. To be clear the record setting rainfall saw over 8″ of rain in a six hour timeframe, something not manageable by any size sewer system or retention district. Cicero homeowners are [Learn More]