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President Larry Dominick led the push to get FEMA to approve funding for Cicero flood victims. President Dominick speaks at a FEMA and County Emergency Management press conference Wednesday July 26, 2023 at Morton College called to inform residents of that effort.

FEMA officials present preliminary overview of their post-flood analysis

FEMA officials present preliminary overview of their post-flood analysis FEMA officials outlined at a press conference with officials from the Town of Cicero and Cook County on Wednesday July 26, 2023 at Morton College the process by which flood victims will receive Federal grant and loan support. Speakers included Tom Sivak, FEMA Region-5 Regional Administrator; Larry Dominick, Cicero Town President; Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar; Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon; Cook County Commissioner Tara Stamps; Greg Nimmo, IEMA-OHS State [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]

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]

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]

Police Officers honor First Responders at Cicero Blue Mass held Thursday June 22, 2023 at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church

Cicero co-hosts Blue Mass to honor First Responders at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church

Cicero co-hosts Blue Mass to honor First Responders at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board Clerk Maria Punzo-Arias, Supervisor Joe Virruso, Assessor Emilio “Emo” Cundari, Collector Fran Reitz, and Trustees Victor Garcia, Bob Porod, John Cava and Blanca Vargas were proud to co-host with the Chicago Archdiocese a Blue Mass to honor First Responders and those who have given their lives in service to the safety [Learn More]

Food Vendor at Cicero's First Farmer's Market June 16, 17, 2023

Cicero launches First-ever Farmer’s Market and Artisan Fair

Cicero launches First-ever Farmer’s Market and Artisan Fair Cicero hosted its first-ever Farmer’s Market Friday and Saturday June 16 and 17 at Cicero Community Park. The Farmer’s Market continues this weekend also Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24. The Farmer’s Market and Artisan Fair was organized by Cicero Senior Director Diana Dominick. Click here to view more photos of the event on the Town of Cicero Facebook Page. Click here to view a [Learn More]

Fathers celebrate at 2023 Summer int he Park

Fathers Celebrate at Summer in the Park

Fathers Celebrate at Summer in the Park Summer is the Park kicked off its Animal week on Father’s Day – Sunday, June 18th. Fathers from all over town came together with their families to the beautiful Cicero Community Park at 5pm. During animal week, Cicero residents were able to ride camels and ponies. Like every week, there were arts and crafts, snow cones and of course many different bouncy houses for all the kids to [Learn More]

The First Annual Men’s Health Event took place on Thursday June 15th at the Cicero Community Center.

Cicero Health Department hosts First Annual Men’s Health Event

The First Annual Men’s Health Event occurred on Thursday, June 15th, at the Cicero Community Center. The Director of Health Management, Vanessa Parrish, and the new Director of the Cicero Health Department, Laura Rubio, organized this unique event tailored to men’s health. The men of Cicero could take advantage of free male-focused health screenings, haircuts, and nail trimmings at Bell-Mar Beauty College. “We advise them to do the health screenings because they are free (beneficial) [Learn More]

Cicero honors veterans at Armed Services Day event May 24

Cicero honors veterans at Armed Services Day event May 24 Cicero celebrated Armed Services Day on Wednesday May 24 at the Cicero Community Center. On Wednesday May 24, the Town of Cicero celebrated Armed Services Day honoring all military veterans. Our guest speaker was veteran Benito Morales who turns 100 years of age on June 9. Mr. Morales served during World War II and received the Bronze Star. The Town of Cicero Board passed a [Learn More]

Cicero Town officials and Devices 4 Persons with Disabilities Founding Director Bob Shea

Town honors company that donated equipment to help disabled individuals in Cicero

Town honors company that donated equipment to help disabled individuals in Cicero Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Bob Shea founding director of the “Devices 4 Persons with Disabilities.” Shea donated equipment to assist disabled individuals to walk including canes, walkers and Rollators with seats that disabled use to walk and sit when needed. “Mr. Shea has been donating equipment to hundreds of [Learn More]