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This page has been created to be a resource for those in the Town of Cicero, Illinois.

For State of Illinois updates, visit coronavirus.illinois.gov

For information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, visit www.cdc.gov

July 19, 2020 Sunday

SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL TOWN DEPARTMENT HEADS:   There will be a Cooling Center open at the Public Safety Building Classroom located at 5410 W. 34th Street from Friday, July 17th thru Sunday, July 19th.  Hours of Operation will be from 1200 Noon until 7:00 PM on each of these days.   

July 18, 2020 Saturday

SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL TOWN DEPARTMENT HEADS: There will be a Cooling Center open at the Public Safety Building Classroom located at 5410 W. 34th Street from Friday, July 17th thru Sunday, July 19th. Hours of Operation will be from 1200 Noon until 7:00 PM on each of these days.

Anyone entering the Cooling Center will be required to bring a face covering and practice social distancing while in the Cooling Center.

CICERO COVID-19 Update: As of 7/18/20 at the time of this report, per the Cook County Interactive Mapping System, there were 8 more COVID cases reported in Cicero. We now have 3,116 residents with reported cases of COVID-19.

CICERO RESIDENT COVID-19 DEATHS: The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office shows that 79 Cicero residents have passed away from a COVID-19 related illness.

ILLINOIS – The latest numbers reported statewide in Illinois at the time of this memo are as follows: 1,276 new cases in Illinois for a total of 160,610 reported COVID-19 cases. 18 more deaths were reported in Illinois for a total of 7,290 deaths.

RESIDENT COVID TESTING: Access Health Center located at 3040 South Cicero Avenue is open for COVID testing. Phone Number is 708-780-9777. Tests are available by appointment only.

Drive Up and/or Walk Up Testing is also available at 34th Street and Laramie Avenue thru July 31st from 9 AM to 5 PM. This testing site will be closed on each Thursday.

There is no cost to be tested. Residents should bring their insurance card if they have one, but no one will be turned away for lack of insurance. Residents do need a phone number where they can be reached with their results.

Anyone can be tested. You do not have to be symptomatic or have been contact traced.

Those who have been involved in protests, demonstration, or other large gatherings and those who live in dense housing are particularly encouraged to attend.

CICERO COVID TESTS: As of 7/18/20 – 15,805 Cicero Residents have had COVID-19 tests.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Cicero Health Department Director Sue Grazzini advises that the Town of Cicero Health Department has tele-health service available. Call the Health Department at 708-656-3600 Extension 147, 148, or 149 for information. Dr. Licea is available remotely and in person Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 1 PM to 5 PM and Wednesday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Dr. Caterino is available for foot screenings. All residents must have their temperature taken and COVID-19 questionnaire completed prior to entering the Health Department Building. Masks must be worn by all to enter the building and social distancing must be maintained.

A link to the Cook County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health is provided on the Town of Cicero Website.
The Cook County Department of Public Health can be reached at 708-633-4000. For more information regarding COVID-19, call 1-800-889-3931.

A FINAL NOTE: President Dominick receives daily updates from the EOC and continues to monitor the situation in our town very closely.

The EOC Staff

Mike Piekarski
Dominick Buscemi
Jerry Chlada
Sue Grazzini
Sarah Kusper

July 17, 2020 Friday

SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL TOWN DEPARTMENT HEADS:   There will be a Cooling Center open at the Public Safety Building Classroom located at 5410 W. 34th Street from Friday, July 17th thru Sunday, July 19th.  Hours of Operation will be from 1200 Noon until 7:00 PM on each of these days.   

July 16, 2020 Thursday

SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL TOWN DEPARTMENT HEADS:   There will be a Cooling Center open at the Public Safety Building Classroom located at 5410 W. 34th Street from Friday, July 17th thru Sunday, July 19th.  Hours of Operation will be from 1200 Noon until 7:00 PM on each of these days.   

July 14, 2020 Tuesday

CICERO COVID-19 Update:  As of 7/14/20 at the time of this report, per the Cook County Interactive Mapping System, there were 5 more COVID cases reported in Cicero.  We now have 3,075 residents with reported cases of COVID-19.

July 13, 2020 Monday

CICERO COVID-19 Update:  As of 7/13/20 at the time of this report, per the Cook County Interactive Mapping System, there were 9 more COVID cases reported in Cicero.  We now have 3,070 residents with reported cases of COVID-19.

July 12, 2020 Sunday

CICERO COVID-19 Update:  As of 7/12/20 at the time of this report, per the Cook County Interactive Mapping System, there were 5 more COVID cases reported in Cicero.  We now have 3,061 residents with reported cases of COVID-19.

July 11, 2020 Saturday

CICERO COVID-19 Update:  As of 7/11/20 at the time of this report, per the Cook County Interactive Mapping System, there were 18 more COVID cases reported in Cicero.  We now have 3,056 residents with reported cases of COVID-19.

July 10, 2020 Friday

CICERO COVID-19 Update:  As of 7/10/20 at the time of this report, per the Cook County Interactive Mapping System, there were 15 more COVID cases reported in Cicero.  We now have 3,038 residents with reported cases of COVID-19.

July 8, 2020 Wednesday

CICERO COVID-19 Update:  As of 7/8/20 at the time of this report, per the Cook County Interactive Mapping System, there were 7 more COVID cases reported in Cicero.  We now have 3,002 residents with reported cases of COVID-19.

July 7, 2020 Tuesday

June 16, 2020 Tuesday

June 6, 2020 Saturday

CICERO COVID-19 Update:  As of 6/6/20 at the time of this report, per the Cook County Interactive Mapping System, there were 14 more COVID cases reported in Cicero.  We now have 2,757 residents with reported cases of COVID-19.

CICERO COVID-19 Update:  As of 6/4/20 at the time of this report, per the Cook County Interactive Mapping System, there were 9 more COVID cases reported in Cicero.  We now have 2,722 residents with reported cases of COVID-19.

CICERO COVID-19 Update:  As of 5/7/20 at the time of this report, per the Cook County Interactive Mapping System, there were 53 more COVID cases reported in Cicero.  We now have 1,455 residents with reported cases of COVID-19.

District 99 and District 201 Schools COVID-19 Education – In the Town of Cicero’s on-going battle against the spread of COVID-19, both District 99 and District 201 schools will be adding COVID-19 education as a part of their daily on-line curriculum.

In discussions with the staff of the EOC, President Dominick recommended that both grade school and high school students be given instructions as to what the COVID-19 virus is, how it spreads, and reinforce the importance of social distancing, the usage of face masks, handwashing, and other important safety measures.

President Dominick stated that school students need to understand that they may exhibit no signs or symptoms of the virus but may be carriers of the virus.  Young people who are not practicing the COVID-19 safety measures may unknowingly bring the virus into the household and infect their Parents and Grandparents.  The COVID-19 virus has been especially serious and even deadly in older adults.

We wish to thank School Superintendents Rudy Hernandez of School District 99 and Tim Truesdale of School District 201 for their enthusiastic cooperation in adding this curriculum to the daily regular on-line school instructions.

NURSING CENTERS:

City View: As of the time of this report 164 residents and 41 staff members have been diagnosed as positive with the COVID-19 virus.  City View advises us that they are still awaiting the test results for thirty-nine (39) staff members.

Ten (10) COVID-19 associated deaths have been reported at City View.
One (1) City View staff member has passed away from COVID-19 related causes.

Alden Town Manor:  Alden Manor reports that there are three (3) members of their dietary staff who have tested positive for COVID-19.  These staff members have been quarantined and the facility has been cleaned and sanitized.

There are zero resident cases of COVID-19.  All testing of residents at Alden Manor has been completed.

The EOC staff continues to remind both care centers to follow all IDPH, CCDPH, and Town of Cicero guidelines.

SEGUIN HOMES: Seguin Homes reports no problems or health issues at any Seguin Facility.

CICERO RESIDENT COVID-19  DEATHS:  One (1) more Cicero resident that was diagnosed with COVID-19 has passed away.  The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office shows that 29 Cicero residents have passed away who were confirmed COVID-19 positive.

CICERO RESIDENT COVID-19 RELATED DEATHS BY AGE AND GENDER:
Ages 20 – 29 –  One Reported Death
Ages 30 – 39 –  One Reported Death
Ages 40 – 49 –  Three Reported Deaths
Ages 50 – 59 –  Seven Reported Deaths
Ages 60 – 69 –  Seven Reported Deaths
Ages 70 – 79 –  Four Reported Deaths
Ages 80+    –    Six Reported Deaths

Males accounted for twenty (21) of the 29 deaths
Females accounted for eight (8) of the 29 deaths.

WARNING:
Do not inject, ingest, or use any disinfectant other than what it is specifically intended for.  Doing so will cause great harm and/or death.

ILLINOIS – UNITED STATES – GLOBAL UPDATES – The latest numbers reported statewide in Illinois at the time of this memo are as follows: 2,641 new cases in Illinois for a total of 70,873 reported COVID-19 cases. 138 more deaths were reported in Illinois, bringing the total to 3,111 deaths.  The current total reported cases of COVID-19 in the US is 1,280,951 with 76,920 deaths.  Worldwide COVID-19 cases now total 3,887,969 with 269,002 deaths.

There is currently no cure or vaccine for COVID-19 –  Please remind everyone – STAY AT HOME!!   DO YOUR PART TO STOP THIS VIRUS.

SCHOOL CHILDREN AND TEENS NEED TO OBSERVE THE “STAY AT HOME” ORDER TOO.

CHILDREN AND TEENS ARE NOT IMMUNE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS AND CAN BECOME SERIOUSLY ILL AND/OR BE CARRIERS OF THE VIRUS.   PARENTS SHOULD SEE THAT THEIR CHILDREN OBSERVE NOT ONLY OBSERVE THE “STAY AT HOME” ORDER, BUT ALL OF THE SAFETY PROTOCOLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COVID-19 VIRUS.

NOTICE TO TOWN HALL EMPLOYEES.   All employees working at Town Hall will be required to enter Town Hall through the southwest door where a Community Service Officer will be stationed  to take all employee’s temperatures before entering the building.

Anyone with a temperature of 100 or above will be sent home.  Temperatures will again be taken upon exiting the building. Town employees will not be allowed to leave the building for lunch.  It is the Department Heads responsibility to notify their employees of this procedure.

NOTICE TO TOWN HALL VISITORS:  Residents entering Town Hall will have their temperatures screened.  Visitors will be asked a few COVID-19 questions prior to entry.  Anyone with a temperature of 100 or above will not be allowed into Town Hall.  We appreciate everyone’s cooperation during this COVID-19 pandemic.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT:  Cicero Health Department Director Sue Grazzini advises that the  Town of Cicero Health Department is here to serve you. We now have tele-health service available.  Call the Health Department  at 708-656-3600 Extension 147, 148, or 149 and we will return your call.  The Health Department is in contact with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Cook County Department of Public Health on a daily basis.  Updates on the COVID-19 virus can change daily.  This is why the link to the Cook County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health is provided on the Town of Cicero Website.  Most importantly, Dr. Licea will be available remotely and in person Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 1 PM  to 5 PM and Wednesday from 8 AM to 5 PM.  The Cook County Department of Public Health can be reached at 708-633-4000. For more information regarding COVID-19,  call 1-800-889-3931.   During this crisis the Health Department information will be on every update.

AREA BUSINESS –  We continue to closely monitor businesses and shoppers as an important part of the fight against the COVID-19 disease.    Remember, face masks must be worn by all employees, visitors, and patrons of any business.

EXECUTIVE ORDER REGARDING MASKS / FACE COVERING
The Executive Order that mandates that all employees, visitors, and shoppers must wear a mask or face cover while in the business is in effect in the Town of Cicero. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in doing their part to stop the COVID-19 virus.

YOUNG CHILDREN AND FACE COVERINGS – There has been a question directed to the EOC regarding small children and infants wearing a face covering.  Sue Grazzini – Director of the Cicero Health Department advises that small children and infants under the age of  2 are not required to wear face coverings.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Dominick Buscemi advises that the Fire and EMS Departments are operating at full strength with no problems reported.

POLICE DEPARTMENT: Police Superintendent Jerry Chlada advises that the Police Department is operating at full strength with no problems reported.

WEEK OF 5/4 thru 5/10::  COVID-19 cases continue to be on the rise, so we remain in a very critical time of this crisis.  Please remind  all of your friends and neighbors to please follow all of the rules that have been repeated again and again over the previous weeks.  Now is the time for responsible behavior.

COMMUNITY AWARENESS:  Remember to check on your neighbors, family, and friends.  Check on the elderly and see if they are ok or if they may need something.  Check with them by phone or social media.  Remember the rules of social distancing!!

A FINAL NOTE:  President Dominick receives daily updates from the EOC and continues to monitor the situation in our town very closely.

THE EOC STAFF
Michael Piekarski
Jerry Chlada
Dominick Buscemi
Sue Grazzini
Sarah Kusper