The Town of Cicero launched their annual Town-wide Community Cleanup with volunteers from the schools, local businesses, community organizations and the Town’s many Departments. The cleanup drive is coordinated every year by Town Assessor Emilio “Emo” Cundari who supervises the volunteers to not only pick up litter but to also identify areas of the town where there is graffiti that can be targeted and scheduled for removal. The Town of Cicero annual Cleanup Drive has been recognized by many agencies including by the State of Illinois for its effectiveness not only in cleaning up the community but also in bringing the community together to work with each other and improve community relations. Cundari welcomed the volunteers and thanked all of the organizations that were participating in the event during the Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 11, 2024, which showcases a weeklong effort to raise cleanup efforts in the community. Volunteers included students from Cicero School District 99 and Morton High school District 201. Officials of the Cicero Police Department, Cicero Fire Department and many departments pitched in. Also on hand to help to coordinate the cleanup drive were Cicero Chaplain and Business License Director Ismael Vargas and Fire Chief Jeff Penzkofer. Trustees Blanca Vargas and Victor Garcia rolled up their sleeves and helped the volunteers at the event.

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