Cicero
Coverage of Cicero in the Nexus archive.
- 2 ISP troopers injured in overnight T-bone crash in Cicero
Two Illinois State Police troopers were injured in a T-bone collision in Cicero overnight and are recovering in the hospital. The crash occurred around midnight on South Cicero Avenue.
- 2 Illinois State Police troopers injured in Cicero crash
Two Illinois State Police troopers were injured in a rollover crash in Cicero Tuesday night, according to ISP.
- Boil order in effect in Cicero
A boil order is in effect for residents in parts of Cicero. The order requires people in affected areas to boil water before use.
- Boil order issued for parts of Cicero following water main break
A boil order for drinking and cooking water has been issued for parts of Cicero following a water main break. The order applies to residents in affected areas.
- Severe storms bring wind, flooding concerns as heat wave eases up in Chicago
Severe storms in Chicago are ending a week-long heatwave but bringing concerns of damaging winds, lightning, and flash flooding. The National Weather Service reported wind gusts up to 70 mph, recent heavy rainfall in Kane County, and a flood advisory in Cook County.
- Lawsuits seek to hold Midway Blitz agents accountable in lieu of state charges
Six Chicago-area residents filed lawsuits against federal immigration agents alleging harm during Operation Midway Blitz, as Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke has not filed criminal charges. The lawsuits target agents over incidents including pepper-spraying a father with his 1-year-old, tear-gassing individuals, and violence during arrests.
- Woman killed in Cicero crash; driver suspected of DUI
A woman was killed in a two-car crash early Thursday morning in west suburban Cicero. The driver is suspected of driving under the influence (DUI).
- Man killed in explosion on Eisenhower Expressway identified by medical examiner
A 47-year-old man, Jorge Vaca, was killed in an explosion on the Eisenhower Expressway in Westchester. Authorities, including the FBI and bomb squads, investigated the incident, which caused major roadway closures. The FBI confirmed the explosion was not linked to other events or additional individuals.
- Cicero officer injured in pursuit of burglary suspect released from hospital
Officer Rey Ramos, who was seriously injured in a crash during a pursuit of a burglary suspect in April, was released from the hospital Thursday afternoon and will continue his recovery at home.
- Fiery blaze in Cicero sends plume of smoke into air, video shows
A fiery blaze in an apartment building on the 4700 block of West 19th Street in Cicero on Tuesday evening sent a plume of smoke into the air. Fire crews quickly controlled the fire, displacing four people but no injuries were reported.