The Town of Cicero
Recent News About The Town of Cicero
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Cicero opens early voting stations for residents starting October 21
Early voting in Cicero is set to commence on Monday, October 21, 2024. The Town of Cicero has arranged for early voting stations at two locations: the Cicero PSO Building at 5410 W. 34th Street and the Cicero Community Center at 2250 49th Avenue. These stations will be open from October 21 through November 4, providing residents with an opportunity to cast their votes ahead of Election Day.
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Cicero Library hosts annual Halloween pet parade with costume contest
Join the Cicero Public Library's Annual Halloween Pet Parade on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The event will take place at 1 PM at 5225 W. Cermak Road.
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Houby Festival draws thousands despite parade cancellation in Cicero
The 56th annual Houby Festival in Cicero, held from October 3rd to October 6th, attracted nearly 13,000 visitors. The event celebrated the town's Czech and Slovak heritage with a variety of activities at the Cicero Fairgrounds and Community Park. Attendees enjoyed carnival rides, live music, and local vendors offering traditional foods and handmade crafts.
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Cicero honors local volunteer social service organizations
Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees recognized the contributions of over a dozen volunteer social service organizations on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The event celebrated various groups for their efforts in supporting the community.
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Cicero enforces zero tolerance on street sideshows with new policy
Town President Larry Dominick and the Cicero Police Department have announced a strict policy to combat street sideshows, also known as street takeovers, in the town of Cicero. This decision comes after experiencing several random incidents over the past two years.
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Houby Day Parade cancelled but festival continues as planned
The Houby Day Parade scheduled for October 6, 2024, has been cancelled. Despite this change, the Houby Fest will proceed as planned from October 3 to October 6. Attendees can still look forward to rides, live music, food, and other activities at the Cicero Fairgrounds on 34th & Laramie Ave.
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Town hosts first open house event for local entrepreneurs
The Town of Cicero hosted its first Business Open House on September 20th at the Cicero Community Center. The event, which began at 10 a.m., brought together town officials and local business owners to discuss business development and support.
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Cicero breaks ground on first fully accessible playground
Town President Larry Dominick broke ground on Monday, September 23, 2024, on Cicero’s first fully disability-accessible playground. The event took place at 1844 S. Laramie Avenue and was attended by officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), state, county, and town leaders.
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Cicero police detectives receive Irma Ruiz Valor Award for heroic actions
Three Cicero Police Detectives have been honored with the Hispanic Illinois State Law Enforcement Association (HISLEA) Irma Ruiz Valor Award. The award ceremony took place on September 20, 2024.
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Cicero celebrates El Grito marking Mexican Independence
For the past 18 years, the Town of Cicero has celebrated Mexican Independence with an event that has grown into one of the largest in Cook County: El Grito. On September 15th at 9 a.m., the Consul General of Mexico in Chicago, Gerardo Guerrero, conducted the traditional Grito de Dolores in front of a crowd of nearly 20,000 attendees, marking 214 years since Mexico’s independence. This event not only draws locals but also serves as a cultural hub for the larger Mexican and Central American communities in the area.
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Cicero celebrates Mexican Independence Day with vibrant parade
The Town of Cicero came alive with vibrant colors and joyous celebration on September 15th, as residents gathered for the much-anticipated Mexican Independence Day parade. Starting at noon along Cermak Road, the annual event attracted families, friends, and visitors from across the area, uniting to celebrate Mexico’s rich heritage and culture.
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Cicero hosts third pet food pantry drive-thru event
On September 10, 2024, the Cicero community gathered at the Cicero Community Park for the third Pet Food Pantry drive-thru event, hosted by the Town of Cicero and Waggin’ Tails Animal Shelter. Starting an hour early due to a large turnout, volunteers provided essential resources for local pets in need.
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Cicero Fire Department hosts open house focused on safety education
The Cicero Fire Department Open House on Sunday, September 1, 2024, began with favorable weather and an atmosphere of community engagement and education. Hosted by Fire Chief Jeff Penzkofer, the event provided residents an opportunity to meet and interact with local first responders in a relaxed setting. Chief Penzkofer expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating, “We get to showcase what we do in a more social setting. Instead of meeting the community at emergency calls, they can come to our house, and we can show them a little hospitality.”
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Cicero Public Library inaugurates new rooms enhancing community services
On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 11:30 am, the Town of Cicero Public Library celebrated the inauguration of two new rooms with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Cicero Fire Department to host open house on September 1
The Cicero Fire Department will host an Open House on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, from 10 AM until 2 PM at the Public Safety Building, 5410 W. 34th Street.
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Cicero crowns Dayanara Parra as Miss Cicero 2024-2025
The Cicero Mexican Cultural Committee held its annual Mexican Queen Pageant on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 5:30 PM, celebrating the theme “Time of Women.” The event featured a group of young women competing for the title of Miss Cicero.
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Cicero hosts grand finale of Summer in the Park
On Sunday, August 25, 2024, Cicero Community Park hosted the grand finale of Summer in the Park, an event organized by the Town of Cicero and the Department of Special Events. The day began at 4 PM with a variety of activities that engaged families and friends.
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Cicero opens for property tax appeals until September 23
The Cook County Board of Review has opened Cicero Township for property tax appeals. Cicero homeowners can appeal the assessed value of their property with the Cook County Board of Review until Monday, September 23.
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Cicero offers homeowner grants funded by HUD's CDBG program
The Town of Cicero, with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, offers a range of residential rehabilitation programs designed to assist homeowners in maintaining safe, healthy, and accessible homes. These programs provide financial aid to eligible residents for various critical home repairs and improvements, focusing on those with low to moderate incomes. Below is an overview of the available programs and their benefits.
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The Royal Group celebrates century with historical marker unveiling
The Royal Group celebrates a century of community with historical marker unveiling in Cicero