Trustee Blanca Vargas – Town of Cicero, IL

(From Left Trustees Bob Porod, John Cava, Victor Garcia, Assessor Emilio Cundari, Clerk Maria Punzo-Arias, businessman Phil Fuentes, Collector Fran Reitz, Health Director Vanessa Parrish, President Larry Dominick, Senior Director Diana Dominick, Trustee Blanca Vargas, Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar, Business Director Ismael Vargas. Photo credit Town of Cicero.)

President Dominick breaks ground on 100 percent disability accessible playground

President Dominick breaks ground on 100 percent disability accessible playground Cicero, IL — Town President Larry Dominick broke ground on Monday (Sept. 23, 2024) on the town’s first 100 percent disability accessible playground, joined by officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), state, county and town leaders at 1844 S. Laramie Avenue. The new “Phil Fuentes Ability Park,” dedicated in honor of local businessman Phil Fuentes who has succeeded past his own [Learn More]

The Town of Cicero Clergy Committee hosted its annual National Day of Prayer on Tuesday July 30, 2024 celebrating the community's religious diversity at Morton College.

National Prayer Day celebrates Cicero’s religious diversity

National Prayer Day celebrates Cicero’s religious diversity The Town of Cicero Clergy Committee hosted its annual National Day of Prayer on Tuesday July 30, 2024 celebrating the community’s religious diversity at Morton College. The celebration included musical entertainment and representation from all of the Town’s religious institutions and presentations from several officials including a message from Town President Larry Dominick, who was a former Police officer before becoming Town President in 2005. A special tribute [Learn More]

Town of Cicero Back to School Fair Sunday August 4, 2024

Cicero’s Annual Back to School Fair Draws Nearly 2,000 Attendees

Cicero’s Annual Back to School Fair Draws Nearly 2,000 Attendees View story on New Cicero TV at: http://newcicerotv.com/ Despite the nearly 100 degree weather the annual Back to School Fair at Cicero Community Park was a resounding success this past Sunday, August 4th, as nearly 2,000 community members gathered to celebrate the start of a new school year. The event, which kicked off at 3 PM, offered a vibrant mix of activities, resources, and entertainment [Learn More]

Volunteers gather to participate int he Annual Town of Cicero Cleanup Week Drive, May 11, 2024

Volunteers gather for annual Town of Cicero Cleanup Week drive

Volunteers gather for annual Town of Cicero Cleanup Week drive The Town of Cicero launched their annual Town-wide Community Cleanup with volunteers from the schools, local businesses, community organizations and the Town’s many Departments. The cleanup drive is coordinated every year by Town Assessor Emilio “Emo” Cundari who supervises the volunteers to not only pickup litter but to also identify areas of the town where there is graffiti that can be targeted and scheduled for [Learn More]

Senior Director Diana Dominick with attendees at the Spring Breakfast Bingo April 12, 2023

Seniors enjoy Spring Breakfast Bingo at Community Center

Seniors enjoy Spring Breakfast Bingo at Community Center Town President Larry Dominick and the Cicero Senior Center hosted a Spring Bingo celebrating Easter at the Cicero Community Center on April 12. The Cicero Community Center gym was decorated with pink and yellow balloons and volunteers from District 99 served breakfast to all the seniors. Mrs. Dominick, Director of the Cicero Senior Center, welcomed every senior to their first Spring Breakfast Bingo of this year. “I [Learn More]

The Town of CIcero celebrated Lithuanian Independence Day and Presidents Day at a commemoration held on Feb. 15, 2023

Cicero celebrates Lithuanian Independence and Presidents Day

Cicero celebrates Lithuanian Independence and Presidents Day The Town of Cicero celebrated the important settlement of Lithuanian immigrants there and the nation’s Independence Day at a commemoration held at the Cicero Community Center on Wednesday. Cicero officials and community leaders honored both Lithuanian Independence Day and President’s Day at the event which featured remarks by Lithuanian activist Alvida Baukus. Baukus is the daughter of longtime Lithuanian community leader Mindy Baukus. Ms. Alvida Baukus presented an [Learn More]