Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

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]

Cicero Town President Larry Dominick and Cicero leadership testify at Illinois House Committee hearing on regional flooding issues

Cicero Town President Larry Dominick and Cicero leadership testify at Illinois House Committee hearing on regional flooding issues President Dominick: “This catastrophic event had a profound impact on our community…but despite the challenging circumstances, our community came together in a remarkable display of resilience and solidarity.” CICERO, Ill. – Today, Town of Cicero leadership testified in front of the Illinois House Energy and Environment Committee during a subject matter hearing titled “Protecting Chicagoland: Regional Solutions [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]

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]