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Needy and disabled children celebrate Christmas in Cicero

The Cicero Police helped 30 needy families and families with children with disabilities celebrate Christmas at the annual Children’s Christmas “Shop with a Cop” Charity drive. Each year the Cicero Police use donations from local businesses and money raised from within their own ranks from Cicero Police Officers to provide funds to allow the children […]

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Mayor candidate Fioretti vows to restore Chicago’s diversity Emanuel abandoned

October 4, 2014 Comments Off

Podcast Mayoral candidate Fioretti vows to re-establish Chicago Arab Advisory Commission Fioretti promises to recognize and work with Chicago’s rich racial and ethnic diversity that Mayor Emanuel has abandoned By Ray Hanania Chicago Mayoral candidate Robert “Bob” Fioretti said that one of his first acts as mayor will be to re-establish the role of the city’s “vibrant and […]

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Corazon Community Services/ Cease Fire Cicero Mural Unveiling Event

October 2, 2014 Comments Off

Corazon Community Services/ Cease Fire Cicero Mural Unveiling Event Corazón Community Services’ Cease Fire team has worked through the summer on a project in one of the high risk areas of Cicero. With the joint efforts of the community youth, high risk clients and paint donations from Home Depot, Cease Fire Cicero completed a community […]

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Mayor Getty Brings the Kelly Miller Circus Back to Lyons

August 8, 2014 1 Comment

Mayor Getty Brings the Kelly Miller Circus Back to Lyons The Kelly Miller Circus is set to return to Lyons for two days of performances scheduled for Tuesday, September 2nd and Wednesday, September 3rd at Smith Park. Famously known as “America’s One Ring Wonder,” the Kelly Miller Circus is one of the few remaining traveling […]

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Larry Dominick, Cicero Voters Alliance, and 20 defendants to seek recovery of legal fees against Juan Ochoa and attorney Frank Avila

July 21, 2014 Comments Off

Larry Dominick, Cicero Voters Alliance, and 20 defendants to seek recovery of legal fees against Juan Ochoa and attorney Frank Avila Cook County Judge Patrick J. Sherlock Monday dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit filed in December 2012 by defeated mayoral candidate Juan Ochoa and by his political attorney Frank Avila Jr. against Town President Larry […]

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Fire District puzzled by Orland Mayor’s criticism of fighting drug abuse

July 20, 2014 Comments Off

Fire District puzzled by Orland Mayor’s criticism of fighting drug abuse Orland Fire District rebuffs criticism from Orland Park Mayor McLaughlin and urges government agencies to work together to fight rising drug use The Orland Fire Prevention District is puzzled and surprised that Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin would criticize the Fire District for hosting […]

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Fireworks blamed on home fire Friday night

July 5, 2014 Comments Off

Fireworks blamed on home fire Friday night Firefighters of the Orland Fire Protection District responded to a fire call at the 11200 block of Poplar Creek Lane on Friday night at around 9 pm, minutes before official government fireworks displays were set to begin in surrounding communities in celebration of the 4th of July. It was among […]

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Town of Cicero launches campaign to woo seniors to their community

July 2, 2014 Comments Off

Town of Cicero launches campaign to woo seniors to their community Cicero cites wide array of services that go beyond what is offered by other communities (Cicero, Illinois) — Over the years, word has gotten out about how much the Town of Cicero does for its senior citizens. Most seniors have a tough time, not […]

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OFPD responds to home fire

June 23, 2014 Comments Off

OFPD responds to home fire The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a house fire around 2pm Monday afternoon June 23, 2014. Neighbors reported seeing smoke coming from the roof and called 911. Orland Firefighters arrived and reported smoke showing and made a quick interior attack to confine the fire to the lower level. The […]

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IDOT Reminds Motorists of Upcoming Ontario Street Bridge Demolition, Impact to Traffic This Weekend

June 19, 2014 Comments Off

IDOT Reminds Motorists of Upcoming Ontario Street Bridge Demolition, Impact to Traffic This Weekend Public Again Urged to Seek Alternate Routes, Use Public Transportation CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation reminded motorists of plans to close portions of I-90/94 (Kennedy Expressway) for the demolition of the last segment of the Ontario Street Bridge over I-90/94 and anticipated backups and traffic […]

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