Tag: Town of CIcero

Cicero Police charge suspect in brutal racial attack during Floyd protests

August 7, 2020August 9, 2020 News Editor No Comments

Cicero Police charge suspect in brutal racial attack during Floyd protests The Cicero Police have concluded a 10 week long investigation into the June 1 attack against an African American driver who was impaled by a metal rod during protests organized following the George Floyd killing. The 25 year old driver from Chicago was in…

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Walgreens chooses to fight Cicero Face Mask order

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Walgreens chooses to fight Cicero Face Mask order Walgreens, which operates three retail store locations in the Town of Cicero, has decided to fight a Cicero Executive Order requiring essential businesses to require employees and customers to wear face masks. Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board issued the face mask requirement…

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Vigil held in Cicero for victims of Feb. 2 fire

February 5, 2020February 6, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Vigil held in Cicero for victims of Feb. 2 fire Hundreds of friends, neighbors, school children and local officials led a vigil to pay tribute to two victims who died in a fire in Cicero on February 4, 2020. One of the victims was a five year old kindergarten student who attended Liberty School. Officials…

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“Unnecessary Farce” to bring laughter to Cicero audiences

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

“Unnecessary Farce” to bring laughter to Cicero audiences The comedy “Unnecessary Farce” is one of the first performances in what will be a revitalized arts schedule at Jedlicka Performing Arts Center at Morton College in Cicero, a comedy about nefarious small-town shenanigans “Unnecessary Farce,” a comedy about nefarious small-town shenanigans, will kick off a new…

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Rep. Welch delivers keynote speech at Cicero MLK commemoration

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rep. Welch delivers keynote speech at Cicero MLK commemoration The Town of Cicero hosted a commemoration honoring the legacy and life of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the few Chicagoland suburbs that does more than just see Dr. King as a holiday day-off. State Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch, of the 7th House…

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Town President Larry Dominick decorates Town hall for Christmas

December 4, 2019December 4, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Town President Larry Dominick decorates Town hall for Christmas By Alejandra Hererra Santa’s elves have been busy working in Cicero. They just finished putting up the many Christmas trees at Town Hall. Today if you drive by or visit us you can admire all the decorated trees, lights, deer and all the many decorations. The…

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Press Release: Cicero Chamber of Commerces Launches new chapter

December 2, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Press Release: Cicero Chamber of Commerces Launches new chapter More than 44 businesses, and 20 leaders from the Town of Cicero and community groups launched the new Cicero Chamber of Commerce during a dinner meeting at Langostinos Restaurant on Laramie Avenue in Cicero on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. The effort was led by Town President…

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Cicero hosts Houby Festival Oct 3 – 6, 2019

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero hosts Houby Festival Oct 3 – 6, 2019 The 51st Annual Houby Festival will kick off on Thursday, October 3, 2019 featuring a carnival with rides for family and children, a variety of Czech and other ethnic foods, a wide range of entertainment, and a parade on Sunday Oct. 6. Houby is the Czech/Slovak…