PUBLIC NOTICE

Town of Cicero Seeks Public Input on Flood Mitigation and Infrastructure Improvements

The Town of Cicero wants to know what resident think about proposed projects designed to strengthen infrastructure and reduce flooding.

The town received more than $96 million in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to recover from the 2023 flood events. Of that funding, $69.5million has been set aside for stormwater infrastructure and sewer improvements, along with additional flood prevention measures.

The town is hosting a public meeting Wednesday, July 29, 2026, to gather feedback from residents about which areas should be prioritized.

Public Meeting

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Time: 5-8:30 PM

Location: Unity Jr. High School
2115 S. 54th Ave.
Cicero, IL 60804

Residents who require additional accommodation or language translation should email amarquez@thetownofcicero.com by Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Residents who are unable to attend the meeting can learn more about the proposed improvements and submit feedback by visiting:

https://thetownofcicero.com/departments/cdbgdr