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

September 28, 2022September 30, 2022 News Editor No Comments

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…

Cook County, Fire, Government, Law, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

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

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

Cook County, Entertainment, Features, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Suspect charged Friday in the murder of Christian Duarte in Cicero

September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 News Editor No Comments

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…

Cook County, Crime, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar wins Democratic primary election

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

Cook County, elections, Features, Government, immigrant, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

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

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

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…

Crime, Law, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Suburban community and activists organize donation drive to help Ukraine refugees

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Suburban community and activists organize donation drive to help Ukraine refugees Leaders in the Town of Cicero, and a group of American clergy, are organizing a donation drive to help the victims of Russian aggression in Ukraine. Town President Larry Dominick, the Town of Cicero Board and the Cicero Clergy Committee are working with two…

Government, National, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Woman and firefighter injured in Cicero apartment fire

March 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Woman and firefighter injured in Cicero apartment fire A woman and a firefighter were injured in an apartment Fire at 1834 S51st Court in the Town of Cicero that was reported around 9 PM on Wednesday evening, March 16, 2022. The fire was contained to the top unit of the 8 unit apartment building, fire…

Cook County, Fire, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Fire damages Cicero Apartment, no injuries

March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Fire damages Cicero Apartment, no injuries A fire severely damaged an apartment building in the Town of Cicero at 5102 W 24th Place early Sunday morning, March 13, 2022. Chief Michael Piekarski reports there are no injuries, and the affected families declined accomodations from the Town of Cicero and found their own relocations. The…

Fire, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests The Town of Cicero Health Department is now offering a highly anticipated new service for Cicero residents, the Rapid PCR Molecular Test for the COVID-19 virus with results made available to patients in approximately 15 minutes, Health Department officials announced this week. Health Department officials explained…

Cook County, coronavirus, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero police secure arrest warrants for Chicago suspect in series of car jackings

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Cicero police secure arrest warrants for Chicago suspect in series of car jackings Cicero Police said Tuesday (March 8, 2022) they have secured three Arrest Warrants for a suspect accused in a series of car jackings including the latest which occurred in the alley of 50th and Ogden Avenue on Saturday March 5, 12:15 PM….

Chicago, Cook County, Crime, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Congresswoman Marie Newman leads letter in urging BNSF Railway to engage workers on new attendance policy

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Marie Newman leads letter in urging BNSF Railway to engage workers on new attendance policy U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03) on Friday March 4, 2022 led Congress members Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) in a letter urging BNSF Railway Company to re-engage in good faith discussions with…

Chicago, Cook County, Federal, National, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Cicero invites Chicago Police Officers to apply for Lateral Transfers

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero invites Chicago Police Officers to apply for Lateral Transfers Town President Larry Dominick said Friday (March 4, 2022) he hopes to hire at least 20 more qualified Chicago Police officers to join Cicero’s Police Department. Dominick, a retired 20-year Deputy in the Cicero Police Department, said that the additional police officers will receive support…

Chicago, Crime, Government, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland