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Cicero police arrest suspect in 2016 murder of Julio Servin

Posted on May 4, 2025May 4, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero police arrest suspect in 2016 murder of Julio Servin
Cicero police arrest suspect in 2016 murder of Julio Servin

Cicero police arrest suspect in 2016 murder of Julio Servin The Cicero Police Department announces an arrest in connection with the 2016 murder of Julio Servin. On August 21, 2016, officers responded to a report of shots fired near 5539 W. Cermak Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered 22-year-old Julio Servin lying in the roadway with…

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Cicero building severely damaged by fire, no one injured

Posted on February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero building severely damaged by fire, no one injured
Cicero building severely damaged by fire, no one injured

Cicero building severely damaged by fire, no one injured The former Cork and Tap Bar, 1501 S. 51st Court, was consumed by an aggressive fire today, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. The two-story frame building sustained significant fire damage. No one was inside or injured. The Cicero Fire Department is investigating the cause. They believe the…

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Fire damages 6 apartments in 18-unit Cicero building Sunday, no injuries

Posted on January 26, 2025January 26, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Fire damages 6 apartments in 18-unit Cicero building Sunday, no injuries
Fire damages 6 apartments in 18-unit Cicero building Sunday, no injuries

Fire damages 6 apartments in 18-unit Cicero building Sunday, no injuries The Cicero Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment building just after midnight this morning, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at the 5600 Block of 22nd Place, Firefighters found fire and smoke billowing from the windows of several apartments in the 18-unit building….

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Gang member arrested in shooting of Cicero Police Officer Saturday

Posted on December 9, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Gang member arrested in shooting of Cicero Police Officer Saturday
Gang member arrested in shooting of Cicero Police Officer Saturday

Gang member arrested in shooting of Cicero Police Officer Saturday Second non-random assault still under investigation Cicero, IL — A 19-year-old known street gang member has been arrested and charged in the shooting and injuring of a Cicero Police Officer in the early morning hours of Saturday, December 7. Suspect Giovanni A. Saldivar, 19, has…

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Cicero President calls for tougher laws to protect police officers

Posted on November 30, 2024December 13, 2024 By News Editor No Comments on Cicero President calls for tougher laws to protect police officers
Cicero President calls for tougher laws to protect police officers

Cicero President calls for tougher laws to protect police officers Cicero, IL — Town of Cicero President Larry Dominick, a former career police officer, urged the Illinois Legislature to adopt tougher laws to punish individuals who injure or kill Police Officers and to reinstate the Illinois death penalty. Dominick, said he and many members of…

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Town of Cicero limits sales of alcohol to 12 Midnight

Posted on May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Town of Cicero limits sales of alcohol to 12 Midnight
Town of Cicero limits sales of alcohol to 12 Midnight

Town of Cicero limits sales of alcohol to 12 Midnight Beginning January 1, 2025, bars and restaurants that are currently licensed to sell alcohol, individually or packaged will be forced to end those sales as of 12 midnight in the Town of Cicero, a suburban Chicago community of about 110,000 people including 30,000 undocumented residents….

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Disaster Recovery Center  opened in Cicero to help  Cicero Residents Impacted by Summer Flooding

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Disaster Recovery Center  opened in Cicero to help  Cicero Residents Impacted by Summer Flooding
Disaster Recovery Center  opened in Cicero to help  Cicero Residents Impacted by Summer Flooding

Disaster Recovery Center  opened in Cicero to help  Cicero Residents Impacted by Summer Flooding The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Town of Cicero announced the opening Tuesday (August 29) of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at Morton College.  The Disaster Recovery Center, run by FEMA, is a location where residents who suffered…

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Cicero prepares for CiceroFest July 6 through 9

Posted on June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Cicero prepares for CiceroFest July 6 through 9
Cicero prepares for CiceroFest July 6 through 9

Cicero prepares for CiceroFest July 6 through 9 The Town of Cicero will host its annual CiceroFest at Cicero Community Park at 34th and Laramie Avenue from July 6 through July 9 and eliminate the annual fire works display replacing it with a spectacular laser light show. The festival will include live bands Thursday and…

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