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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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Cicero Police announce arrest of two Chicago suspects in Potrillo robbery and killing

Posted on June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Cicero Police announce arrest of two Chicago suspects in Potrillo robbery and killing
Cicero Police announce arrest of two Chicago suspects in Potrillo robbery and killing

Cicero Police announce arrest of two Chicago suspects in Potrillo robbery and killing Two Chicago residents were arrested and charged in the June 18, 2024 killing of Sebastian Rodriguez during a robbery of Potrillo Liquors in Cicero. The Cicero Police Department announces the arrest Friday of Anthony J. Johnson Jr. (35 yrs old) and Randell…

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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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Cicero Police arrest and charge two suspects in Dec. 26 killing of Alejandro Trujillo

Posted on January 15, 2024January 15, 2024 By News Editor No Comments on Cicero Police arrest and charge two suspects in Dec. 26 killing of Alejandro Trujillo
Cicero Police arrest and charge two suspects in Dec. 26 killing of Alejandro Trujillo

Cicero Police arrest and charge two suspects in Dec. 26 killing of Alejandro Trujillo – Charged with First Degree Murder and Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking are Jason I. Eady of Chicago and Isaac Vaca Hernandez of Burbank Cicero, IL. – The Cicero Police Department announces the arrest of Jason I. Eady and Isaac Vaca Hernandez for…

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President Dominick, Town Board organize drive to help families impacted by Friday’s fire

Posted on December 2, 2023December 3, 2023 By News Editor No Comments on President Dominick, Town Board organize drive to help families impacted by Friday’s fire
President Dominick, Town Board organize drive to help families impacted by Friday’s fire

President Dominick, Town Board organize drive to help families impacted by Friday’s fire More than 14 families were forced to leave their homes when the 18-unit apartment building where they lived was destroyed by a massive fire on Friday Dec. 1, 2023. The Cicero Fire Department fought the blaze which lasted more than five hours,…

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Cicero celebrates Mexican Independence with festivities and parade

Posted on September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 By News Editor 1 Comment on Cicero celebrates Mexican Independence with festivities and parade
Cicero celebrates Mexican Independence with festivities and parade

Cicero celebrates Mexican Independence with festivities and parade Cicero, IL — More than 25,000 people are expected to attend the celebration of Mexican Independence and El Grito this weekend in the Town of Cicero. The annual Cicero celebration, which begins Thursday, Sept. 14, will feature an array of popular Hispanic entertainment, a wide range of…

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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 First Deputy Police Chief named head of West Suburban Chiefs of Police (WSCOP)

Posted on August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero First Deputy Police Chief named head of West Suburban Chiefs of Police (WSCOP)
Cicero First Deputy Police Chief named head of West Suburban Chiefs of Police (WSCOP)

Cicero First Deputy Police Chief named head of West Suburban Chiefs of Police (WSCOP) Town of Cicero 1st Deputy Police Supt. Luis Gutierrez will be honored on September 6, 2023, and sworn in as the new incoming President of the West Suburban Chiefs of Police Association (WSCOP).  Gutierrez will be the first Command Officer from…

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The Town of Cicero Senior Center hosted the annual Hearts & Shamrocks dance

Posted on March 25, 2023March 25, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Town of Cicero Senior Center hosted the annual Hearts & Shamrocks dance
The Town of Cicero Senior Center hosted the annual Hearts & Shamrocks dance

The Town of Cicero Senior Center hosted the annual Hearts & Shamrocks dance Town President Larry Dominick, the Town of Cicero Board and the Town of Cicero Senior Center hosted the annual Hearts & Shamrocks dinner and dance on Thursday, March 23, where seniors enjoyed an evening of music and entertainment. The popular dinner dance…

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Cicero condemns arbitrator’s decision to reinstate firefighter who injured colleague

Posted on September 28, 2022September 30, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Cicero condemns arbitrator’s decision to reinstate firefighter who injured colleague
Cicero condemns arbitrator’s decision to reinstate firefighter who injured colleague

Cicero condemns arbitrator’s decision to reinstate firefighter who injured colleague Cicero, IL — Officials of the Town of Cicero on Tuesday denounced arbitrator Cary Morgen who ordered the reinstatement of an employee involved in a felonious assault against a paramedic and who engaged in a verbal altercation with a supervisor. Firefighter Christopher J. Quelette was…

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Cicero names Natalie Baeza as the Pageant Queen for Mexican Independence 2022-23

Posted on September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero names Natalie Baeza as the Pageant Queen for Mexican Independence 2022-23
Cicero names Natalie Baeza as the Pageant Queen for Mexican Independence 2022-23

Cicero names Natalie Baeza as the Pageant Queen for Mexican Independence 2022-23 On Thursday, September 8, under an atmosphere of celebration and joy at the Cicero Community Center, the Cicero Mexican Cultural Committee held its annual election for the Queen of Cicero. Indiana University student Natalie Baeza, 22, was crowned the Queen of Cicero 2022-23…

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Suspect charged Friday in the murder of Christian Duarte in Cicero

Posted on September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Suspect charged Friday in the murder of Christian Duarte in Cicero
Suspect charged Friday in the murder of Christian Duarte in Cicero

Suspect charged Friday in the murder of Christian Duarte in Cicero A Cicero man was charged on Friday with the murder of his girlfriend in their Cicero apartment. Cicero Police responded to a well-being check at 5417 W. 22nd Place on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022.  Upon police arrival, officers were met by a male subject, identified as…

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Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar wins Democratic primary election

Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar wins Democratic primary election
Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar wins Democratic primary election

Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar wins Democratic primary election Cook County Board Commissioner Frank Aguilar easily won renomination as the Democratic Candidate for the district in the June 28, 2022 Democratic Primary election. Aguilar has been a powerful voice for Hispanic, Mexican and Latino empowerment representing the 16th District since April 2020 By Ray Hanania…

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Cicero Police and Illinois State police announce murder charges against two suspects in three homicides

Posted on April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Cicero Police and Illinois State police announce murder charges against two suspects in three homicides
Cicero Police and Illinois State police announce murder charges against two suspects in three homicides

Cicero Police and Illinois State police announce murder charges against two suspects in three homicides Officials of the Cicero Police and the Illinois State police said they have formally charged two individuals, an adult and a juvenile, with First Degree Murder involving two separate incidents where three people were killed. Joseph Guzman, 20, a Cicero…

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