West Cook News

During the June 25, 2024 board meeting, Department of Housing Director Tom Tomschin and Grant Administrator Jose Alvarez presented the board with free trees donated by ComEd for Cicero residents.

“Word has gotten out that Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero are really pushing to increase our tree canopy here in town,” said Director Tomschin.

ComEd reached out to Alvarez offering the town free trees. With great pleasure, Alvarez accepted the donation.

“The varieties of trees are smaller so that people in Cicero could actually plant them in their yards and not worry about them taking over or damaging foundations,” shared Director Tomschin.

The trees, which arrived in Cicero via mail order, were set up on a table with a sign informing residents to please take one.

“I just want to thank Town President Larry Dominick for his commitment to increasing the tree canopy here in town and always looking out for the best interest of the residents helping out our environment,” said Director Tomschin.

Alvarez will continue to work alongside Tomschin and reach out to ComEd for more tree donations for residents.

“We are definitely going to reach out to ComEd if this is a success,” shared Director Tomschin.

It wasn’t long before the table began to look empty. Without a doubt, Cicero residents are also interested in increasing the Cicero tree canopy.

Please keep an eye out for more free trees donated by ComEd in the near future at Town Hall.