Cicero
Six Hospitalized After SW Side Crash
Six people were hospitalized in a Tuesday afternoon crash on the Southwest Side.
Cicero Offers Cubs Free Land To Build New Stadium
Cicero town president Larry Dominick, a self-proclaimed lifelong Cubs fan, has offered Ricketts and the Cubs 50 acres of free land to “build a new stadium with significantly increased seating, more parking and the opportunity to generate more advertising revenues.”
Facing Eviction, Dying Cicero Woman Has One Last Wish
A suburban cancer patient, at the end of her life, is about to lose her home.
HIV-Positive Cicero Detective Charged With Not Disclosing Status To Sex Partner
An HIV-positive Cicero police detective faces felony charges, for allegedly having unprotected sex with a man who did not know the detective was infected.
Dominick Easily Fends Off Challenge For Cicero Town President
Cicero Town President Larry Dominick easily won his bid for re-election Tuesday in a contentious three-way contest marked by accusations of corruption, voter intimidation and ballot-fixing.
County Officials Will Scrutinize Cicero Election
In Cicero, a community of 30,000, current President Larry Dominick is in a bitter fight against contender Juan Ochoa.
2 Dead, 5 Hurt In Weekend Shootings
Two men were killed and at least five other people were wounded in weekend gun violence in Chicago.
Gutierrez Accuses Dominick Of Intimidation In Cicero Election
Almost a week now before Election Day in Cicero, and there are allegations of voter intimidation.
Teen Shot And Killed In Cicero
A suspect is in custody for the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy in west suburban Cicero on Wednesday night.
Early Voting Begins For 2nd District, Suburban Races
Early voting has begun for the February 26 special election to fill the seat of resigned Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr, but WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore reports it’s not the only seat up for grabs in the Chicago area.
Cicero Wants More Cooperation With Chicago On Gangs
A coalition of Cicero officials and one Chicago activist are hoping for a little more cooperation in the area of bridge between the two communities.
Police: Driver Very Intoxicated In Fatal Cicero Crash
A man with a blood-alcohol level more than three times the legal limit was driving more than 75 mph when he crashed last month in Cicero — killing one passenger and seriously injuring another.
Dad Helps Deliver Baby In Van In Cicero
Hector Morales was rushing to get his pregnant wife Kathryn Engle to the hospital had to pull over at a gas station in Cicero and help is wife deliver the baby in their van.
One Dead, Two Hurt In Cicero Accident
One person was dead and two others were injured in a traffic accident Wednesday morning in west suburban Cicero.
Opponent Accuses Cicero President Of Intimidation
Things are getting heated in Cicero, where Town President Larry Dominick is being accused of political intimidation.
Cicero Residents Debate Ballot Eligibility Of Town President
Juan Ochoa, a challenger to Larry Dominick, says the incumbent cannot run because he owes the city both business license fees and permit fees for construction work on his own home.
Two Critically Injured In South Suburban Crash
Two people were critically injured Saturday morning when the car they were in struck a semi in south suburban Alsip.
Cops: Man Shot Two Girls Who Saw Him Shoot Motel Clerk
A 21-year-old man already in jail for shooting two girls on the West Side earlier this week did so, according to authorities, because they were witnesses to his shooting of a motel clerk who would not let him and the girls check in.
Sketch Released Of Skeletal Remains Found Near Cicero
The Cook County Sheriff’s office is seeking help in identifying the skeletal remains of a man found four years ago near west suburban Cicero.
Man Charged After Sexually Harassing Election Volunteer: Police
Alfredo Gonzalez approached a 41-year-old woman distributing “Thank You” cards to voters at the Lincoln School in the 3600 block of South 61st Avenue in Cicero and began “sexually threatening” her Tuesday morning.
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- Portage Theater Closed For NowThe 93-year-old landmark theater at 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave. was shut down on Friday after Ald. John Arena (45th) blocked Carranza’s application for a liquor license, according to Carranza.90
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