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Suburban community and activists organize donation drive to help Ukraine refugees

Posted on April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania 3 Comments on Suburban community and activists organize donation drive to help Ukraine refugees
Suburban community and activists organize donation drive to help Ukraine refugees

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…

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Woman and firefighter injured in Cicero apartment fire

Posted on March 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Woman and firefighter injured in Cicero apartment fire
Woman and firefighter injured in Cicero apartment fire

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…

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Fire damages Cicero Apartment, no injuries

Posted on March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Fire damages Cicero Apartment, no injuries
Fire damages Cicero Apartment, no injuries

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…

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Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests

Posted on March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests
Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests

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…

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

Posted on March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Cicero police secure arrest warrants for Chicago suspect in series of car jackings
Cicero police secure arrest warrants for Chicago suspect in series of car jackings

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….

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

Posted on March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Marie Newman leads letter in urging BNSF Railway to engage workers on new attendance policy
Congresswoman Marie Newman leads letter in urging BNSF Railway to engage workers on new attendance policy

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…

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Cicero invites Chicago Police Officers to apply for Lateral Transfers

Posted on March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero invites Chicago Police Officers to apply for Lateral Transfers
Cicero invites Chicago Police Officers to apply for Lateral Transfers

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…

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Southbound Laramie Avenue in Cicero blocked because of road construction

Posted on February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Southbound Laramie Avenue in Cicero blocked because of road construction
Southbound Laramie Avenue in Cicero blocked because of road construction

Southbound lanes on Laramie Avenue will close during evening hours Laramie Avenue to be blocked during evening hours because of construction to repair train track overpass caused by railroad property sinkhole Cicero, IL — A sinkhole that formed on BNSF railroad property at 33rd Street and Laramie Avenue will require road repair work beginning immediately….

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House fire in Cicero displaces families, no injuries

Posted on February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on House fire in Cicero displaces families, no injuries
House fire in Cicero displaces families, no injuries

House fire in Cicero displaces families, no injuries A fire gutted an apartment at 3129 S. 48th Court early Friday morning Feb. 4, 2022, but was quickly extinguished by the Cicero Fire Department, Fire Chief Michael Piekarski said. No one was injured in the six-unit apartment building but eight residents of the building have been…

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Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini

Posted on January 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini
Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini

Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini The Town of Cicero Board of Trustees on Tuesday honored Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini for “effective supervision of the Health Department” since her appointment in 2012. In a resolution applauding Grazzini, Town President Larry Dominick and the Trustees recognized Grazzini’s experience, and also the successful efforts of the…

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Cicero holds line with “Zero Property Tax Increase” budget

Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Cicero holds line with “Zero Property Tax Increase” budget
Cicero holds line with “Zero Property Tax Increase” budget

Cicero holds line with “Zero Property Tax Increase” budget (Spanish language below) The Town of Cicero voted Tuesday (Dec. 14, 2021) to approve a budget that calls for no property tax increase on local property taxes but expands services for seniors, families and young people. President Larry Dominick said he was able to cover costs…

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BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs

Posted on December 8, 2021December 22, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs
BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs

BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs Town President Larry Dominick and officials of Cook County and the Illinois Legislature demanded that the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway be “held accountable for flooding problems” they have caused to neighboring residences as a result of concrete resurfacing of their…

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Cook County officials report Cicero & Berwyn’s COVID vaccination rates exceed 70 percent

Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County officials report Cicero & Berwyn’s COVID vaccination rates exceed 70 percent
Cook County officials report Cicero & Berwyn’s COVID vaccination rates exceed 70 percent

Cook County officials report Cicero & Berwyn’s COVID vaccination rates exceed 70 percent View video of the press conference and photos below Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle traveled to the Town of Cicero Monday to announce that the Town’s COVID vaccination efforts have exceeded a 70 percent vaccination rate for the community. Town President…

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Cicero Police continue to search for suspects in Kevin Sanders killing

Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero Police continue to search for suspects in Kevin Sanders killing
Cicero Police continue to search for suspects in Kevin Sanders killing

Cicero Police continue to search for suspects in Kevin Sanders killing Town President Larry Dominick, the Town of Cicero Board of Directors and Cicero Police Department Chief Jerry Chlada are commemorating the 11th anniversary of the tragic killing of a 15 year old Kevin Sanders on November 22, 2010. The Sanders killing has been one…

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Workshop to Learn how to Appeal your Property Taxes Nov. 18

Posted on November 4, 2021November 9, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Workshop to Learn how to Appeal your Property Taxes Nov. 18
Workshop to Learn how to Appeal your Property Taxes Nov. 18

Workshop to Learn how to Appeal your Property Taxes Nov. 18 Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Tammy Wendt offers information to Cicero residents in conjunction with Cicero Assessor Emilio “Emo” Cundari on Cicero property taxes in this video.   Thursday November 18 from 6 to 7 PM join Commissioner Wendt, Assessor Cundari and Cook…

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La agresiva respuesta de Cicero frente a la pandemia del COVID

Posted on August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on La agresiva respuesta de Cicero frente a la pandemia del COVID
La agresiva respuesta de Cicero frente a la pandemia del COVID

La agresiva respuesta de Cicero frente a la pandemia del COVID El Municipio de Cicero implementó una respuesta agresiva ante la amenaza de salud que representa el COVID para los residentes, usando sus recursos existentes y manteniendo todos los servicios, suplementados únicamente por los Fondos de Ayuda para el Coronavirus. La policía de Cicero y…

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Cicero proud of its strong response to COVID and protection of our residents

Posted on August 20, 2021October 30, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Cicero proud of its strong response to COVID and protection of our residents
Cicero proud of its strong response to COVID and protection of our residents

Cicero proud of its strong response to COVID and protection of our residents Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees implemented a strong and effective campaign to confront the Coronavirus COVID Pandemic beginning in early 2020, making vaccinations available to all residents of the town and doing outreach in both English…

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Cicero firefighter released from hospital care in good health

Posted on March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Cicero firefighter released from hospital care in good health

Cicero firefighter released from hospital care in good health A Cicero firefighter who was hospitalized after inhaling heated smoke while fighting a fire in the Town of Cicero Saturday was released from the hospital on Monday in good health, Cicero officlas said. Ted Polashek was ventilating a roof when he collapsed and was rushed to…

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