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The Cicero Town News
Vol. 9 No. 2 Published monthly for the residents of Cicero February 2010
www.TheTownOfCicero.com
Highlights from the
Cicero Town News
town news
announcements
calendar
A Message from
Cook County
Commissioner
Joseph Mario
Moreno
Page 5 for message
Three Kings Celebration
details story on page 20-21 11
List of Cicero Polling Places
details on page 35
Senior Activities
Details on page 6
Parking Rules for Cicero Streets
Obey the parking signs all year long on Major and Residential Streets in Town
The Town of Cicero is working with
residents to better maintain our public
streets throughout the Town. Street
maintenance now takes place year
round, from January 1 through
December 31. The Town is asking all
residents for their cooperation and to
obey the posted “No Parking” signs
year round to allow for all types of
street maintenance.
The Town’s Department of Public
Works will be scheduling work and
coming through with equipment
to better maintain the integrity and
safety of your street throughout the
year. Regular street maintenance
includes: forestry trucks, sewer crews,
asphalt trucks, curb painting and
repair, street sweeping, street cleaning
or snow plowing to effectively clean
and maintain your streets. The Town
of Cicero needs your help by moving
your vehicle each week in accordance
with the posted “No Parking” street
signs.
In accordance with Town Ordinance,
“No Parking” regulations are in effect
on each street, one day per week, as
posted and designated on street signs.
Vehicles parked in violation of the
posted signs will be ticketed. To be in
compliance, residents must refrain
from parking on the designated side
of the street during the posted “No
Parking” day and time EACH week,
throughout the entire year.
All residents must obey the “No
Parking” signs and move their
vehicle each week regardless of the
weather conditions. Vehicles parked in
violation of the ordinance will receive a
$50 citation.
The Town will tow a vehicle that
violates the “No Parking” ordinance
on residential streets after the third
(3rd) citation is issued to the same
licensed vehicle in one calendar year
when parked on residential streets
(non-major streets), according to
Town Ordinance Section 94-280.
Violators of the “No Parking” ordinance
on Major Streets in Town (16th Street,
26th Street, 31st Street, 35th Street,
50th Avenue, Laramie Avenue, Central
Avenue, Austin Blvd, Cermak Rd, the
south side of Roosevelt Road and the
north side of Pershing Road) will be
issued a $50 citation and may be towed
immediately to expedite the cleaning of
these major streets.
The street maintenance program is
in effect in order to meet our Town
residents’ expectation for clean and wellmaintained
streets. By obeying the “No
Parking” signs during the designated
day and time each week, the Town will
be better able to clean and maintain
the streets weekly, year round.
Residents may call the Violations Dept.
at 708-656-3600 ext. 251 or email:
parkingenf@thetownofcicero.com with
any questions, comments or complaints.
Town Code states YOU MUST MOVE
YOUR CAR EACH WEEK TO ALLOW for
Street Maintenance all year round.
NO PARKING signs will be enforced
January thru December.

Larry Dominick
Town President
Town President
Marylin Colpo - Clerk
Marylin Joseph Colpo Virruso - Clerk - Supervisor
Joseph Fran Virruso Reitz - Supervisor Collector
Fran Jose Reitz Alanis - Collector - Town Assessor
Emo Dennis Cundari Raleigh - Town - Assessor Trustee
Dennis Alberto Raleigh Ayala - Trustee - Trustee
Victor Lorraine Garcia Walsh - Trustee - Trustee
Lorraine Maria Walsh Punzo-Arias - Trustee- Trustee
Maria Punzo-Arias - Trustee
Town News Department
Fadia Tamer / Donna Piscopo
Town News Department
5410 W. 34th Street
townnews@thetownofcicero.com
Cicero, Illinois 60804
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Fax (708) 656-0452
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Table of Contents
Town News________________________ 2-11
Town News____________________________________2-10
Someone You Should Know in Cicero___10-11
Community Announcements & Services______11-28
Community Announcements
Advertisements______________________________29-34
and Services_______________________ 12-25
Cicero Polling Place Locations___35
Community Calendar________________ 26-27
Advertisements_____________________ 28-34
Special Notice: Cinco de Mayo_________ 35
Cicero Animal Youth Control: Commission:
(708) 878-0632
(708) 652-3896
Cicero Youth Commission
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February 9th (10am) and February 23rd(6pm)
Please note that May 23 (7:00 p.m.) meeting is cancelled
Senior Services
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From the President’s Desk
by Cicero Town President Larry Dominick
Dear Cicero residents,
I want to take a moment to talk to you
about the devastating earthquake
that hit the island nation of Haiti on
January 12th.
The quake that rocked Haiti has
caused catastrophic damage to the
country. National landmarks have
been destroyed, as well as clinics,
hospitals, roads and transportation
systems and lines of communication.
They are estimating that over 3
million people have been affected in
some way by the quake, with officials
estimating between 100,000 and
200,000 lives lost.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
called it a disaster of biblical
proportions. From the stories, the
pictures and the news coverage, that’s
a heart wrenching assessment with
which I have to agree.
Many in Haiti already lived at a level
of poverty that most people will never
know. They are desperately in need
of help — it matters not from where,
only that it comes.
With this in mind, my administration
and our Town have partnered
with Pee Dee Kay Medical to send
a donation of 100 wheelchairs to
provide much needed aid and relief to
Haitians with disabilities.
There are a multitude of organizations
providing relief efforts in Haiti.
Foremost among them is the Red
Cross, but they are certainly not alone.
If you are able, considering donating
blood or investigating if there is a way
you can contribute to the relief effort
for a suffering nation.
And please, keep the people of Haiti in
your thoughts and prayers as they work
to recover from a disaster many of us
can not even fathom.
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On Tuesday, February 2nd, the polls
will open for Illinois’ statewide primary
election. A multitude of offices —
statewide, countywide and local —
are up in 2010, and I encourage you
to go to the polls to make your voice
heard.
The polls open at 6am and close
at 7pm. You can find a list of all
polling locations by precinct on the
homepage of our website at www.
TheTownofCicero.com
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Through our Town’s Health Department
and partnerships with a number of
health and social service organizations,
we are able to offer a number of health,
wellbeing and educational services free
of charge to Cicero residents. I want to
tell you about two upcoming events.
On February 16th, you can protect
yourself from diabetes, HIV/AIDS and
heart disease by taking advantage of
free glucose, HIV and blood pressure
screenings, offered by our Cicero Health
Department, in conjunction with the
Pilsen Wellness Center, Lawndale
Christian Health Center and Corazon
Community Services. The testing will
be at the Toys Program Center at 1407 S.
49th Court.
Beginning on February 2nd, the Town
and Corazon Community Services will
offer a sex education series at the Cicero
Community Center. The series is free and
available to all students in grades 10-12.
I hope you take advantage of these free
services available to you through the
Town.
Sincerely,
Larry Dominick
Cicero Town President
P.S. As always, please feel free to contact
me with concerns, questions, comments
or suggestions at
larry@thetownofcicero.com
Thank you.
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Dominick, Senior Quiz Cicero Activity & Pee Dee Kay Medical Come Together to
Donate 100 Wheelchairs to Haiti
Cicero Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero
have joined together with Pee Dee Kay Medical to donate 100
wheelchairs to the devastated island nation of Haiti.
On Tuesday, January 12th, Haiti was rocked by a massive earthquake
measuring 7.0 on the Richter magnitude scale, a seismic event
more powerful than the explosion of the largest thermonuclear
weapon ever tested. The International Red Cross has estimated that
about three million people were affected by the quake, with Haitian
officials estimating that the disaster would claim between 100,000
and 200,000 lives.
This catastrophic earthquake has laid ruin to many of Haiti’s national landmarks - the Presidential Palace, the
National Assembly building, the Port-au-Prince Cathedral - as well as much of the existing state infrastructure
including all hospitals in the capital city Port-au-Prince, the headquarters of the United Nations Stabilization
Mission in Haiti, most air, sea and land transport facilities, as well as communication systems.
In the wake of the initial destruction, Haiti suffered a multitude of aftershocks, some measuring as high as 5.9 on
the Richter scale. Many of the buildings weakened by the initial quake were fully laid to waste by the power of the
aftershocks.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has called this the worst disaster the UN had ever
confronted.
Also effected by the massive devastation were many of the social welfare and social service providers in Haiti,
such as orphanages, hospitals, clinics and facilities for children and adults with disabilities and specific medical
needs. With this in mind, President Dominick, along with Pee Dee Kay Medical, Cicero Health Department Director
Elizabeth Dominick, Head Pharmacist Mahendra Khatau, Administrator Jeanette Leiva and President’s Office for
People with Disabilities Director Kathy Ordman, has organized this benevolent donation of 100 wheelchairs to help
provide relief to those whose lives have turned upside down by this earthquake.
“The catastrophic destruction in Haiti is heartbreaking to see,” said President Dominick. “I ask that all the people of
Cicero keep everyone in Haiti in their thoughts and prayers as they grapple with this horrific disaster and work to
rebuild their homes, their cities and their country.”
“With this donation of 100 wheelchairs, we hope that we can provide some help and relief to those who are now so
desperately wanting for aid,” continued Dominick. “We want them to know that the Town of Cicero is always there
to lend a helping hand to those in their time of need.”
Previous Presidential initiatives have provided aid and much needed supplies to those with disabilities in foreign
nations such as Ecuador.
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A Message from Cook County Commissioner
Joseph Mario Moreno - 7th Cook County District
Town News
January 20, 2010
Why do we need Cook County’s Health System
By Joseph Mario Moreno
Many residents of Cook County are fortunate enough to have their own
full coverage medical insurance through their employer and some pay
the premium out of their own pocket when self-employed. However,
contrary to what these fortunate people may believe, a large percentage
of residents are not insured or their medical insurance does not adequately
cover all of their costs. They have to rely on the services offered
by the Cook County Health and Hospitals System, which runs three hospitals,
many clinics and the Department of Public Health.
Cook County Commissioner
Joseph Mario Moreno
It is Cook County Government’s obligation to provide for Public Health as mandated by the State
Constitution. Our system has become unique to the region. Although many of the surrounding
Counties, while obligated like ours to provide public health aid, do not provide their residents
with a Hospital fully prepared for any kind of medical need including surgeries, pain management,
rehabilitation, and trauma emergencies like we do at Stroger Hospital. Consequently,
when their residents are in need of any of these services they come to us. Our Department of
Public Health carries the burden of fighting communicable diseases, whether seasonal or sudden
epidemics, with a limited budget that is revised only once a year.
Our system has become overwhelmed with many more visits from newly unemployed, uninsured
residents due to the economic situation the whole nation is facing. More than half of our patients
simply cannot pay for their medical treatment. We as a government have to absorb these kinds of
expenses, we have to plan and budget for them every year, and they cannot be swept under the
“lets tighten our belts, we’ll find the money later” rug, because we do not operate for profit nor on
credit.
Some people might not care, but they forget that if we do not treat people when they are sick,
eventually illness will catch up to the rest of the community. Disease has to be controlled not only
because it is the humanitarian mission of the County, but also to protect those same people that
look away in the face of need. All of us need the Cook County Health System, whether we use it or
not, whether we think we might one day need it or not. No one can afford to loose this safety net!
What goes around comes around. Never were these words truer than with disease and suffering.
Remember that.
February 10
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President Larry Dominick Presents
Senior Activities
February 2010
February
FEB 8TH MOVIE AT MORTON COLLEGE ‘AMELIA’ 2pm
FEB 17TH MOVIE AT THE KEROSOTES SHOWPLACE VALENTINES DAY’ 11am
FEB 21ST COMEDY AT MORTON COLLEGE ‘A YEAR IN THE DEATH OF EDDIE JESTER’ 3pm
FEB 22ND MOVIE AT MORTON COLLEGE ‘THE TIME TRAVELERS WIFE’ 2pm
LARRY DOMINICK PRESENTS ‘HEARTS AND SHAMROCKS DINNER DANCE’
DINNER,DANCING,ENTERTAINMENT, AND RAFFLES! WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17TH, 12-4pm
AT THE CICERO COMMUNITY CENTER. CALL SUE BANKS TO REGISTER. 656-3600 ext. 847 or 848
MONDAY, MARCH 8TH ‘FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW’ at NAVY PIER 10am
EXTREMELY LIMITED SEATING! CALL SUE BANKS TO SIGN UP FOR TICKET LOTTERY! 656-3600 ext. 847 or 848
Afternoon Town Neighborhood Watch Meeting
The Cicero Senior Center, Tuesday, February 16th, 1-3pm
SENIOR ACTIVITIES AT THE NEW CICERO COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 2250 S 49TH AVE!
Ballroom Dancing And Line Dancing- Fridays 11am-1pm
Tai Chi for Seniors! Tuesday And Thursday’s
10:30am-11:30am at the Cicero Senior Center.
Craft Class Wednesdays at the Cicero Senior Center (call for details)
Daily Exercise At The Cicero Senior Center 9:30am (Doctor’s Note Required)
Bunco Every Thursday At The Cicero Senior Center 1pm
Computer Classes For Seniors At Morton College, Call For Details!
All of the above trips require reservations.
Please call Susan Banks at the New Cicero Senior Center at (708) 656-3600 Ext. 847 or 848
The Senior Center is located at 5631 W. 35th St. and the center’s hours are Monday thru Friday 8am - 4pm
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Senior Trip to Horseshoe Casino
Sponsored by
Town President Larry Dominick
Please call Susan Banks at the New
Cicero Senior Center at (708) 656-3600
Ext. 847 or 848
ALL TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO
CICERO RESIDENTS 62 AND OLDER.
Questions
Please call Alan Neal at (708)
906-2161 or Sergeant Gene
Talsma at (708) 774-3760.
“ONE ON ONE
ONCE A MONTH”
February 2010 Neighborhood Watch Meetings
February 15th - 7pm
Aguascaliente Restaurante
2101 S. Cicero Ave.
February 16th - 6:30pm
Woodbine School
3003 S. 50th Court
February 18th- 6:30pm
Burnham School Gymnasium
1630 S. 59th Ave.
February 22nd - 7pm
Drexel Community Hall
3545 S. 54th Ave - (36th Street and 54th Ave.)
Town-wide Neighborhood Watch Meeting - February 16th, 1-3pm
This town-wide neighborhood watch meeting is in addition to the regularly scheduled neighborhood watch meetings
held throughout Cicero on a monthly basis.
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The Three Wise Kings Visit Cicero
Hundreds of Cicero families gathered at Cicero Stadium on January 9th for the annual celebration of the Three Wise
Kings, marking the arrival of the three wise men in Bethlehem visiting the newborn baby Jesus.
Families enjoyed the traditional “Rosca de Reyes” or “Three Kings Bread”, a sweet holiday bread with figurines of the
baby Jesus baked into the bread. Tradition holds that those who find the figurine in the bread will prepare a Feb.
2nd brunch for their friends and family to mark the end of the holiday season.
Those families in attendance were also treated to free family photos with the Three Wise Kings, live music and dance
performances. In celebration of the season, each child attending the event received a free toy, compliments of
Cicero Town President Larry Dominick.
Special thanks goes out to Cicero Town Trustee Victor Garcia for his hard work in making this event such a success.
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Cicero’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program Continues to
Find New Homes for Buyers
“I am not only a proud homeowner,” exclaimed Cynthia Young, “but I am now
a proud resident of the awesome Town of Cicero.”
Such was the reaction of another satisfied new homeowner, assisted by
Cicero Town President Larry Dominick’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program
(NSP).
The program offers to qualified homebuyers a 0% interest, deferred payment
loan that is 100% forgivable after 10 years if the qualified homebuyer
purchases a currently foreclosed, real estate owned (REO) single family or
multi-family (up to 3-flat) property in one of Cicero’s targeted areas that
will be used has the homebuyer’s primary residence. The homes are made
available for purchase at a 15% discount from its currently appraised value.
“I had been in the market for a new home for the past 3 years,” explained
Young. “I’d tried several different programs the City of Chicago offered,
however, each time an insurmountable obstacle arose and I was unable to
seal the deal.”
A friend who lives in Cicero guided Cynthia Young to the Town’s NSP
program. She found the home for her in July and closed on it in late
October. But, she says, the great work was just beginning.
Through the program, many of the renovations necessary to bring the home
up to code were grant funded. Through the dedicated work of program
administrator Tom Tomschin, Ruberto Deloera, and Sam Joh of Presidio
Capital, LLC and a team of staff and contractors, the work on Young’s new home was finished in just 60 days times.
“My home was transformed from a cave into a castle,” said Young. “Every time I come home, I shake my head in amazement
that this is my home and I am so incredibly proud of it.”
“I’d like to officially welcome Ms. Young to the Town of Cicero,” said President Dominick. “It’s always touching to hear stories like
this. It’s great to be able to say that, through this program, we’re finding people homes and changing people’s lives here in the
Town of Cicero.”
Cicero Rotary Club welcomed Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar,
Chien-Hua from Taiwan
Cicero Rotary Club welcomed Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar, Chien-Hua from
Taiwan. She is studying English at Dominican University in Forest Park, IL.
Chien-Hua presented a great pictorial of her homeland, Taiwan and the culture
differences between that country and the United States.
Chien-Hua headed back to Taiwan for the holidays and should complete her
studies under the Rotary Ambassadorial program next year. Pictured with her is
the Cicero Club President, Deb Sitz, who has made two trips to Mainland China,
herself under the Alliances for Smiles program, also sponsored by Rotary.
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Dr. Chris Martin II to provide optometry services at Cicero Health Department
Cicero Town President Larry Dominick and Cicero Health Department
Director Elizabeth Dominick are proud to announce that Dr. Chris
Martin II will be providing optometry services at the Cicero Health
Department on Wednesdays for Cicero residents.
Dr. Martin is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserve who
routinely volunteers his services to service members and veterans,
and is now bringing his skills and talents to work for the Cicero Health
Department.
Comprehensive eye exams, including examinations of the outside and
inside of the eye, refraction tests, computerized visual field tests and
laser scans of the optic nerve to detect glaucoma will be among the
services available to Cicero residents from Dr. Martin.
Dr. Martin accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
We would like to thank Dr. Martin and welcome him to the cast of service providers available to Cicero residents at the Cicero
Health Department.
Dominick, Cicero Honor the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Thursday, January 14th, Cicero Town President Larry Dominick was joined by members of the Cicero Town Board,
Cicero Town employees and Cicero residents at the Cicero Community Center as they came together to celebrate
the life, work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Special guest speakers Kal Lwanga from President Dominick’s office and Cook County Circuit Court Judge Lawrence
Terrell shared with the audience the impact that Dr. King had on their lives and the importance to, as Dr. King said,
judge people not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
In his remarks, Dominick spoke of the great progress both Cicero and American have made in race relations over the
years and how important it is to him personally to ensure that all people are treated fairly and equitably.
After his election to the office, Dominick instituted an annual celebration in the Town of Cicero to pay tribute to the
legacy of Dr. King.
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Community Announcements & Services
February 10
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Community Announcements & Services
By Wayne Porod - Executive Director
Youth
Commission
Youth Commission Happenings
1. Town Wide Clean Up Week
6. 14th Annual Spelling Bee
2. Character Counts!
7. Top 8th GradeStudent Program
3. CYC After School Program
8. Honors Breakfast with thePresident
4. Summer Program Open House & Registration
9. Cicero Safety Town SummerProgram
5. Annual College Scholarship Partnership
Any questions about our programs Feel free to
call Wayne or Rose Porod at 652-3896.
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Community Announcements & Services
Cicero Community Center Activities
“Stay in the Game”BASKETBALL OPEN GYM
After school from 3:00PM to 5:30PM Monday to Friday
New!! Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Evenings 7-8:15pm
Saturdays 9:00AM to 11:00AM 1:00PM to 2:30PM
5 th Grade to 8 th Grade Free with Student ID or Library Card
High School and College Students Free with Student ID
Adults $3.00 with ID
Children 4 th Grade and younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian. White Soled
Gym Shoes Required
Step Aerobics
Offered: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 6–7pm
Friday and Saturday
9–10am
Fee: $1.50 per Class
For: Ages 18 and Up (Seniors Require a Doctors Note)
( Enrollment is limited first come first serve basis – Cicero Residents)
Bump! Set! Spike!
Open Evening Volleyball – Friday Nights 6:00PM to 8:15PM
Ages 12 and Over
Cicero Student ID, Cicero Library Card, State ID, or Drivers License
White Soled Gym Shoes Required
COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS, ADULTS, AND CHILDREN
The Cicero Community Center is offering bi-lingual computer classes for Seniors, Adults, and children (4 th thru 8 th
Grade) . Courses will offer a variety of software applications. Students will also learn how a computer operates
and the use of peripheral devices. Most courses will be 8 sessions meeting once a week. Upon completion student
will be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic computer applications. A nominal fee may apply. For information
call or come in to register at the Cicero Community Center 708-656-3600 x160.
“NEW” OPEN COMPUTER LABS for Cicero Residents
Day and Evening open lab times are now available, beginning Monday, January 11, 2010
9:00AM to 1:00PM – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
3:30PM to 7:00PM – Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
11:00AM to 2:00PM – Saturday
Lab times can be canceled without prior notice!
Computers are on a first come first serve basis for one hour time slots. Residents must show current ID information
and sign waiver/release forms. Register in the Administrative Office.
“NEW” CICERO ADULT/SENIOR EXERCISE CLASS
A low impact exercise class for Seniors to improve their flexibility, balance and strength.
Offered: Wednesday and Friday 10:15 – 11:00
For: Adults/Seniors (Age 50 and up) SENIORS AGE 62 and up DOCTOR'S NOTE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE
Fee: FREE (Cicero Residents Only)
“PARENT & TODDLER GYM TIME PROGRAM”
A parent and toddler (up to age 4) program offering many different activities for both to explore and spend playtime
together. Parent supervision/participation required. Come join the fun!
Offered: 9:30AM to 11:30 Tuesday and Thursday
Fee: FREE (Cicero Residents) $3.00 (Non-Residents)
Parent And Child Together (P.A.C.T.) of Cicero - Offered by the Children's Center
The children's Center is offering Parent and Child (2yrs old and under) activities. We will be offering a variety of classes
which may include music and movement, toddler yoga, infant massage, stories, play with purpose and parent workshops.
Offered: Wednesday 9:30-11:30am Thursday 9:30-11:30am
Ages & Stages Screening by appointment on Thursdays from 1:00 to 1:30PM
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES (ESL Classes)
Classes are a partnership with the Town of Cicero Community Center and Morton College. For registration information call Morton College at
656-8000 x794.
For information on facility usage call 708-656-3600 x160
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Community Announcements & Services
Town of Cicero Parking is available for
Morton Students along the El Strip
Additional parking is available along the El Strip for Morton East High School
Students. Morton students may purchase an El Strip Hang Tag and park along the
El Strip north of Cermak Road between Lombard Avenue and Central Avenue
during school hours.
Instructions for applying for an El Strip Hang Tag are as follows:
1. Come to the Cicero Town Hall located at 4949 W. Cermak Road.
Business hours are Mon. through Thurs. from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.
2. Fill out an “Application for Permit Parking EL Strip Parking Only”
! Student Discount Rate for EL Strip Permit is ONLY
$15/year or $5/quarterly for 3 months for Morton High School
Students with a current Student ID.
! You must bring your High School I.D. to receive the Student Discount
rate.
3. You will receive a Hang Tag Permit after paying fee, cash or personal
check accepted made payable to the “Town of Cicero”
! When displaying the Hang Tag Permit you are allowed to park all day
anywhere along the EL Strip Parking.
! Park at the EL Strip and hang your permit from your rear view
mirror. School is just 2 blocks away.
! You must continue to obey all parking street signs during street
sweeping and snow removal to avoid getting ticketed or towed.
Questions Call the Collector’s Office at 708-656-3600 ext. 285
or email: freitz@thetownofcicero.com
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NOTICE
Street Cleaning/Snow Removal is now
in effect year round, Jan. 1 through Dec. 31
NO PARKING
(during your designated posted day each week)
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tow-Away Zone
Police Order
RESIDENTIAL PARKING ONLY
is enforced on all streets in Cicero
between 12 midnight – 9 a.m.
Residents must display a current Cicero
Vehicle Sticker in their vehicle to avoid a citation
For information on purchasing a Cicero
Vehicle Sticker call the Violations Dept. at
656-3600 ext. 251 or 261
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Winter Saftey Tips
Each fall and winter the weather turns cold and people turn on space heaters to keep warm. A fire
starts when the resident puts the heater too close to the bed, drapes, furniture, and other combustible
household items. Sometimes the fire starts because the heater is left on all night or the appliance tips over.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating devices are the leading cause of fires in the
home during December, January, and February. All kinds of space heating equipment are involved in fires
in the home: portable electric heaters, wood stoves, fireplaces, portable kerosene heaters and room gas
heaters.
Special caution needs to be used when using candles. Here are some tips to keep safe while we keep
warm this winter:
SUPPLEMENTAL HEATING DEVICES
Use and maintain supplemental heating devices in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Do not leave heating devices unattended or turned on while you are sleeping.
Provide all heating devices with at least three feet of clear space, away from beds, drapes,
furniture and other combustible materials.
Examine gas lines for punctures or splits. Check the connectors and valves for leaks. If
you suspect any kind of leak call the Cicero Fire Department immediately. The Cicero Fire
Department will be happy to respond and have NICOR respond to fix any problems if necessary.
HEAT PRODUCING APPLIANCES
Leave space for air to circulate around other heat-producing equipment, such as copy machines,
coffee makers, and computers.
Keep appliances away from anything that might catch fire. Do not stack books or papers on top
of computer monitors.
Designate someone to turn off or unplug all appliances at the end of each workday at work.
CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES
Clean and maintain chimneys, fireplaces, and furnaces on a regular basis. Most fires in wood
stoves, fireplaces and chimneys occur because of a lack of regular cleaning, leading to a build up
of creosote (a residue of un-burned fuel).
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Winter Saftey Tips
CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES (continued)
Keep sparks and embers inside the fireplace with fire screens made of heat-tempered glass or
sturdy metal.
Burn dry, well seasoned hard wood because it’s the most efficient fuel.
SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
If you don’t have smoke alarms, install them. If you do, maintain them according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Install CO alarms in your home to provide you with an early warning if CO is accumulating. Heating
equipment that burns fuel is a potential source of carbon monoxide, and odorless, colorless,
poisonous gas that is created when fuel burns incompletely.
Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms weekly to be sure they are working properly. Change
the batteries in all alarms at least once a year.
Town President Larry Dominick is sponsoring a free combination smoke and CO alarm program.
To qualify you must:
If you have not already received your free smoke detector / carbon monoxide unit and are a resident
of the Town of Cicero please Olivia Munoz at the Cicero Fire Department at 708-652-0174
– Extension 111.
GENERAL FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY PRACTICES
Have a family escape plan with a meeting place. Once you exit your home, DO NOT return. Too
many people lose their lives going back into a burning home.
If you use candles, make sure you use them in a safe environment in a fireproof container and
away from children. Do not leave them unattended. If possible, consider using flameless, battery
operated candles.
Consider getting a residential fire sprinkler installed. According to statistics, the risk of death by
fire is reduced by 82% when smoke detectors are accompanied with residential fire sprinklers.
Once again, lets keep safe while we are keeping warm this winter.
CICERO FIRE DEPARTMENT
GEORGE GREGORY
FIRE MARSHAL
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Need help understanding your Property Tax Bill
Commissioner Joseph Berrios has helped taxpayers save hundreds of thousands of
tax dollars over the course of his career. He has held 6 outreaches in Cicero this year
and over 600 outreaches in Cook County since he created the outreach program to aid
homeowners with appealing their property taxes.
Website: www.cookcountyboardofreview.com
A Special Thanks from the Health Department
Health Department Director Elizabeth Dominick and the entire Health
Department staff would like to thank Anastacio Montez De Oca and
Harmony Health Plan for providing hot chocolate and cookies, as well as,
the film for the pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus event!
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Winter Paw Care Tips
Winter can be a tough time for your dog's paw pads. Prevent winter weather-related paw pad injuries
by following some basic dog paw care tips and the use of products designed for paw protection.
How To Prevent Paw Pad Injuries
One of the biggest threats to healthy paw pads is the salt used to melt ice on driveways, roads and
sidewalks. Prolonged contact with deicers can lead to chemical burns on dog paws. If your dog is
limping toward the end of a walk, deicing products may be hurting his feet. Whenever possible, get
your dog off the salty sidewalk and into the grass or snow for walking.
Another threat from deicers is ingestion. Dogs may lick their paws or your boots and ingest deicing
salts. To prevent your dog from ingesting deicing salts, keep a shallow bowl of warm water and a cloth
near the entryway to your home so that you can wipe your boots and your dog's paws when coming in
from the cold.
Another common cause of sore paws during the cold winter months are the ice balls which form
between the pads and toes of hairy-footed dog. To reduce the risk of ice balls, keep inter-pad hair
trimmed neatly and short during the winter months. Not only can hairy feet contribute to the
development of ice balls on the feet, paw hair can retain a lot of those nasty deicing salts. If your dog
has hairy feet, trim them throughout the winter.
Dogs left in the cold for long periods of times are also at risk for frostbite on paws (and other
extremities - ears, tail, etc.) and hypothermia. It is not advised that dogs spend hours in the cold. In
winter, more frequent short walks are better for your dog than a single long walk. If you suspect your
dog has hypothermia or frostbite, get him to a vet right away!
Additionally, just like the dry winter air can dry out human skin, it can contribute to the drying and
cracking of dog paws. Bag Balm, a product available at nearly every pharmacy, applied in a thin layer
daily or every other day should help keep your dog's paws from cracking and bleeding. Keeping a
humidifier in the house should also prevent dry, itchy skin for both you and your pet.
President Larry Dominick
and The Cultural Affairs Commission
Present
Cultural Spotlight Project
A monthly display of a cultural theme at the Cicero Community
Center.
We are asking students to submit artwork based on the given theme
to a box located at the Community Center by the end of the month.
Please include name, age, address and phone number on the back.
February: Lithuanian Independence Day
March: Greek Independence Day
Last month’s winning entry: Dora Garcia, age 9
One entry will be chosen each month to receive a cash prize!
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PRESIDENT LARRY DOMINICK & THE
CICERO HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Cicero Health Department
Clinic
2250 S. 49 th Ave.
February 25, 2010
9:00am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm -
6:00pm
By Appointment ONLY
Call Soon!
(708) 656-3600 Ext.147
Ages 3 yrs old – 18yrs old
CICERO RESIDENTS ONLY
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Youth Crossroads, Inc.
PRESENTS
2 ND ANNUAL VEGAS NIGHT
CHARITY EVENT!!
Youth Crossroads, Inc. is bringing Vegas to your
Backdoor, and YOU are invited!!*
Come enjoy Vegas-style entertainment, including poker, blackjack, roulette,
craps, one-arm bandit slot machines, and bingo. Your night starts with
$500.00 worth of “funny money” to gamble with, a full dinner buffet, top
shelf open-bar, and chances to win raffle prizes, and a live auction!
Friday, March 5th, 7:00 p.m.
Skylite West Banquet Hall
7117 Ogden Avenue, Berwyn, Illinois
Tickets: $75.00 per person
Call Maria @ (708) 484-7400 to purchase by phone
Or online at www.youthcrossroads.org
*Guests must be 21 & older!
SPONSORED BY :
The Law Office Of:
Rogelio Pena
(708) 749 – 9482
LINDA SOKOL FRANCIS, BROOKFIELD FINANCIAL PLANS
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West Suburban Special Recreation Association
Enriching lives through quality recreation programs.
Cicero Residents Invited to WSSRA Programs
The Clyde and Hawthorne Park Districts through WSSRA offers over 65 recreation programs for Cicero
residents of any age with special education needs, physical impairments, vision loss or any other disability.
The WSSRA winter season runs for seven weeks during February and March. If a member of your family
has a disability, call WSSRA at 847-455-2100 and find out which programs may be helpful to your family.
A WSSRA staff person is available each Wednesday at the Clyde Park District Stadium,
1909 S. Laramie from 6:00-7:00pm to answer questions or help any Cicero resident with the
WSSRA registration process.
Don’t miss these family events:
Family Winter Fest
Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of winter
activities. We’ll make crafts, go sledding, make
snowmen and have hot chocolate. Alternate indoor
activities are planned if weather is bad. Please call
847­455­2100 to register by February 15 th .
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Barrie Recreation Center, Garfield at Lombard,
Oak Park
1:00­3:00pm
FREE
“Flap Jack Bunny Hop” Pancake Breakfast
Celebrate spring with a hot breakfast, children’s activity
stations, a hunt for treats and photos with the Bunny.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
8:30­10:30am
Ascension Church Pine Room,
601 Van Buren, Oak Park
$4.00 per child 12& under
$5.00 per person 13 & up
The deadline to enter the WSSRA Summer Day Camp
Lottery is Friday, February 5 at 5pm.
Call 847.455.2100 for more information.
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Military
Announcements
Proudly brought to you by:
Town President Larry Dominick &
Military Families of Cicero United
Happy Birthday!
PFC. Ruben Martinez United States Army Veteran
SPC. Victor Nunez, United States Army
AC1 Margret Valentine, United States Air Force
We wish you a wonderful day!
Happy Belated Birthday!
SrA. George Navarro, United States Air Force
Happy Belated Birthday Military Families!
Ruben Santoy, Proud Father of CpL. Manuel Santoy and LCpl. James Santoy, United States Marines.
Special Thanks!
Aaron's Sales & Lease and Cicero Chiropractic for their donation of toys.
Royal Box Company for their donation of boxes and toys.
Unity Jr. High School for their donations of cards.
Military Family Support Group
February 3 rd and February 17 th , 2010
Community Center
6:00 – 7:00 pm
If you would like to submit a military announcement or
would like to involve your business please contact:
Maureen Carroll, Family Outreach Liaison at 708-656-3600 ext. 776
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Cicero Public Library News
F
ebruary is a great time to check out a new book.
There are titles for all ages and interests, as
well as classes and informative programs. We
hope to see you there!
The library will be closed Monday, Feb. 15, for
President's Day.
Kids and Teens
The Youth Services Department is offering several
activities at the Main Library, 5225 W. Cermak Road,
and South Branch, 5444 34th St. A
Cicero Public Library card is
required. For more information, call
652-8084 Ext. 7.
Join us for Toddler Storytime
from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and/or
Preschool Storytime from 12:30 to
1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 3, 10,
17 and 24.
The South Branch will host
Storytime from 3 to 4 p.m.
Thursdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25.
Evening Crafts will be offered
from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 5
and 18.
Adult Programs
The library offers a number of educational and
informative programs for adults. Please call 652-8084
for more information.
Film Society
The Cicero Public Library Film Society screens films
on the first Friday of every month from September to
May. The next meeting is at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11.
Please call the library at 652-
8084 Ext. 6.
ESl Games
Come perfect your English skills
in a fun setting. ESL Games
meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursdays, Feb. 4 and 18.
Computer classes
The library offers computer
classes in English and Spanish,
including introduction to the
Internet and E-mail. Please call
for dates and times.
Don’t miss South Branch Crafts from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, Feb. 9 and 23.
Be sure to check out Game Day from 6 to 8 p.m.
Fridays, Feb. 5 and 19.
Movies will be shown at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25; and
at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12. Be sure to contact the library
for movie titles.
New Youth Titles
“They Never Came Back,”
by Caroline B. Cooney
“Lockdown,” by Walter Dean
Myers”
Brownie & Pearl Step Out,”
by Cynthia Rylant
“I am Going,” by Mo Willems
NEW TITLES
Adult Nonfiction
“Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and
Redemption,” by Stefan Bechtel
“The Truth About Psychics,” by Sylvia Browne
“Get Hired in a Tough Market: Insider Secrets to
Find and Land the Job Now,” by Alan DeBack
“Jacques Cousteau: The Sea King,” by Brad Matsen
Adult Fiction
“Not My Daughter,” by Barbara Delinsky
“Unfinished Desires,” by Gail Godwin
“The Brightest Star in the Sky,” by Marian Keyes
“Five Greatest Warriors,” by Matthew Reilly
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Clyde Park Happenings
"WHERE FUN THINGS ARE HAPPENING !"
Clyde Park District program registrations are taken only at the Cicero Stadium, located at 1909 S. Laramie Ave. in Cicero
REGISTRATION HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8:30 A.M. - 7:45 P.M. / SATURDAY: 9:00 A.M. 2:45 P.M.
ZUMBA PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS QUESTIONS CALL: 708-652-3545
Burn Calories, while dancing to a Lessons given at Parkholme INDOOR SWIMMING LESSONS
Latin flavor mix. 1820 S. 51st Avenue REGISTER AT CICERO STADIUM
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 /30 min. private lessons per month 1909 S. LARAMIE
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Ages 5 thru Adult CLASSES TAKE PLACE AT
Class at Manor Bldg. 5800 Park Ave Join and Make MUSIC!! Morton East High School Swimming Pool
Join, Have fun, get fit!! Cost: $60.00 ID / $75.00 OD per month 2400 S. Austin Blvd
$40.00 per month CLASSIC BALLET 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Do you believe in magic Manor Park Sess 2 - 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23/10
*** It's Back!!! *** 5800 W. Park Avenue SESS 2 - COST $40.00 ID / $80.00 OD
If you've ever wanted to learn magic Tuesdays & Thursdays Sess 3 - 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/10
We can teach you!! Ages 2-3 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. SESS 3 - COST $50.00 ID / $100.00 OD
Class open to children ages 5 - 12 years 4-5 6:05 - 6:35 p.m. INDOOR FAMILY SWIM
parent of participant is free 6 & older 6:40 - 7:25 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (AFTER SWIM LESSONS)
Classes take place at Cicero Stadium Cost: $40.00 ID/$55.00 OD per month TUESDAYS AT MORTON HIGH SCHOOL
Monday February 22, 2010 KUNG-FU SWIMMING POOL 2400 S. AUSTIN BLVD.
55 minutes of fun and learning Manor Park 7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
begins at 5:15 p.m. 5800 W. Park Avenue $5.00 ID / $10.00 OD - MUST SHOW ID
Cost: $15.00 per participant Ages/ Tues & Thurs / Sat ** PAY AT THE POOL **
each child takes a little kit home 5-9 / 5:30 - 6:30 pm / 9-10 am SENIOR CITIZENS (62 & UP ARE FREE -
to "keep the magic going" 10& up / 6:30 - 7:30 pm / 8-9 am MUST SHOW ID)
Early Registration Encouraged Cost: $52.00 ID / $67.00 OD per month ** PROPER SWIMMING
FOLKLORIC DANCE CLASSES SPRING OUTDOOR SOCCER ATTIRE REQUIRED **
TUESDAY & THURSDAY EVENINGS $40.00 IN DIST. / $55.00 OUT OF DIST. BATHING SUIT / SWIM TRUNKS
Ages 8 - 12 years 6 - 7 p.m. REGISTRATION BEGINS ~~ NO SHORTS - NO FLOTATION
Ages 13 years - Adult 7 - 9 p.m. FEBRUARY 1ST, 2010 DEVICES ALLOWED IN POOL
CLASS IS "FREE" TO JOIN LAST DAY TO REGISTER SWIM DIAPER MUST BE USED
PURCHASE OF SHOES/PRACTICESKIRT ------- FEBRUARY 27TH, 2010 ------- FOR CHILDREN NOT POTTY TRAINED
MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE ** NO LATE REGISTRATION ** * PAY AT THE POOL *
PARTICIPATION IN PRESENTATIONS GRADES PRE-K THRU 8TH GRADE FEES: ID - IN DISTRICT /
AT EXTRA COST Games begin April 2010 OD - OUT OF DISTRICT
Come and learn the art of Folkloric All skill levels welcome! ! UPCOMING EVENTS !
Dance at the Cicero Stadium
Games played at 1808 S. Laramie
1909 S. Laramie VOLUNTEER SOCCER COACHES NEEDED TBA
CALL GERARDO 708-516-0858
PLEASE NOTE: All first time registrations require:
*If registrant is under 18 - Birth Certificate, parents proof of residence(picture id)
Only the parent or legal guardian of the child may register them for a class
After first registration - parents must present ID for proof of residence
PROMOTERS: WE OFFER EXCELLENT
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THERE ISN'T
A BAD SEAT IN THE HOUSE!
Zumba - Dance Aerobics "IN THE SPOTLIGHT" piano -
with a Latin flavor mix ** Folkloric Dance ** Join and make music!
Join, have fun, get fit! indoor Swim lessons (4) 1/2 hr private lessons
magic - If you believe, we can Ages 3 and Up! We can teach you We can teach you to play the
teach you!! Come join us… to swim -- Come join us! piano - Private Lessons
** MOST CLASSES - - REGISTER - - MONTHLY **
(We reserve the right to cancel due to low enrollment - so Register EARLY!)
** WSSRA (West Suburban Special Recreation) serving the needs of disabled children and adults in the Town of Cicero **
Recreation Programs such as sports, social clubs, exercise programs, excursion groups and athletics are available year round for Town of
Cicero Residents with special needs, through WSSRA. Please call (847)455-2100. Come out and play!!
QUESTIONS CALL: CICERO STADIUM AT (708)652-3545
FEBRUARY 2010
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Polling Places
POLLING PLACES - CICERO - FEBRUARY 2010
Location Address Township & Precinct
AGUAS CALIENTE 2110 S CICERO AVE CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 4
BURNHAM SCHOOL 1630 59TH AVE CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 21
Cicero Township Precinct 23
Cicero Township Precinct 35
CENTRO COMMUNITARIO DE JOVENES 1939 S LOMBARD AVE CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 27
CICERO PUBLIC LIBRARY 5225 W CERMAK RD CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 36
CICERO SCHOOL WEST 4937 23RD ST CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 29
CICERO STADIUM 1909 S LARAMIE AVE CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 7
Cicero Township Precinct 8
CLYDE COMMUNITY BUILDING 2720 S 61ST AVE CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 19
Cicero Township Precinct 31
COLUMBUS SCHOOL WEST 5425 W 31ST ST CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 25
DREXEL HALL 3545 S 54TH AVE CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 20
HAWTHORNE PARK DISTRICT 5202 W 29TH PL CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 10
LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4946 W 13TH ST CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 1
LINCOLN SCHOOL 3545 S 61ST AVE CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 5
Cicero Township Precinct 11
MANOR COMMUNITY BUILDING 5800 W PARK AVE CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 12
Cicero Township Precinct 14
MC KINLEY SCHOOL 5900 W 14TH ST CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 15
Cicero Township Precinct 16
MORTON FRESHMAN CENTER 1801 S 55TH AVE CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 17
Cicero Township Precinct 24
OUR LADY OF CHARITY 3620 S 57TH CT CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 13
P S O BUILDING 5410 W 34TH ST CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 6
PARKHOLME COMMUNITY BUILDING 1820 S 51ST AVE CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 9
ROOSEVELT SCHOOL 1500 S 50TH AVE CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 2
Cicero Township Precinct 3
TOWN OF CICERO FIRE HOUSE II 5303 W 25TH ST CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 22
Cicero Township Precinct 28
WARREN PARK SCHOOL 1225 S 60TH CT CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 18
Cicero Township Precinct 34
WILSON SCHOOL 2310 S 57TH AVE CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 30
Cicero Township Precinct 37
WISHING WELL BANQUET HALL 5838 W 26TH ST CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 33
WOODBINE SCHOOL 3003 50TH CT CICERO, 60804 Cicero Township Precinct 26
Cicero Township Precinct 32
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ECRWSS
Postal Customer
Cicero, Illinois 60804
FEBRUARY 2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Oak Brook, IL
Permit # 100
1 2 3 4 5 6
Primary Election Day
7 8 9 10 11 12
Movie at Morton College -
‘Amelia’ - 2pm
Town Board Meeting -10 am
CYC - Father/Daughter Dance
- 6:30pm
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14 15 16 17 18 19
21 22 23 24 25 26
Comedy at Morton College -
‘A Year in the Death of Eddie
Jester’ - 3pm
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Town Hall Closed -
Presidents’s Day
Neighborhood Watch
Aguascliente Restaurant - 7pm
Movie at Morton College -
‘The Travelers Wife’ - 2pm
Neighborhood Watch
-Drexel Community Hall
- 7pm
Lithuanian Day Celebration
- 11am
Town-wide Neighborhood
Watch - 1pm
Neighborhood Watch
- Woodbine School - 6:30pm
Town Board Meeting - 6pm
Movie at Kerasotes Theater -
‘Valentines Day’ - 11am
Neighborhood Watch
-Burnham School Gym -
6:30pm
Give Kids A Smile -
Health Dept
20
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