Cicero, Illinois
Cicero is a town of 82,797 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1867.
Why visit Cicero
Townapedia lists 60 museums and landmarks, 66 parks and trails, 158 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Cicero 14, Players Hill, American State Bank and Anton Cermak House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Cicero
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cicero
Cicero is a town in Cook County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 85,268, making it the 11th-most populous municipality in Illinois. The town is named after Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman statesman and orator. With a population more than 89% Hispanic, the town is the most Hispanic in the state of Illinois.
From the Wikipedia article Cicero, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks60
American State Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic bank building in Berwyn, Illinois, United States
Anton Cermak House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
House in Chicago, Illinois
Arcade Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic building in Riverside, Illinois, United States
Arthur Heurtley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
House in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, Illinois, United States
Arthur J. Dunham House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Berwyn, Illinois
Austin Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Residential historic district in central Austin, Chicago, Illinois
Austin Town Hall Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Park and historic district in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois
Benda House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Berwyn Health Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic public health clinic at 6600 W. 26th Street in Berwyn, Illinois
Berwyn Municipal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Central Berwyn Bungalow Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Berwyn, Illinois
Central Park Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Theatre building in Chicago, United States of America
48 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds66
Columbus Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Park in Illinois, United States of America
501 South Central Avenue, Chicago
Cicero Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.7 mi
1909 South Laramie Avenue, Cicero
54 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes158
Autre Monde Cafe
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 2.2 mi
6727 West Roosevelt Road, Berwyn
Tu-Th 17:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:30; Su 17:00-20:30
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.0 mi
5600 West 16th Street, Cicero
Mo-Sa 04:30-22:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Hacienda Calavera
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
5503 West Cermak Road, Cicero
Tu 17:00-23:00; We 17:00-22:00; Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 17:00-24:00; Sa...
Mi Tierra Colombiana
Restaurant · Latin American, Colombian · 0.9 mi
1619 South Laramie Avenue, Cicero
Tu-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Su 06:00-24:00
James Joyce Irish Pub
Bar and pub · 2.4 mi
7138 Windsor Avenue, Berwyn
Su-Th 12:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-03:00
146 more on the map.
History
Originally, Cicero Township occupied an area six times the size of its current territory. The cities of Oak Park and Berwyn were incorporated from portions of Cicero Township, and other portions, such as Austin, were annexed into the city of Chicago.
By 1911, an aerodrome called the Cicero Flying Field had been established as the town's first aircraft facility of any type, located on a roughly square plot of land about 800 meters (0.5 mi) per side, on then-open ground at 41°51′19″N 87°44′56″W by the Aero Club of Illinois, founded on February 10, 1910. Famous pilots like Hans-Joachim Buddecke, Lincoln Beachey, Chance M. Vought and others flew from there at various times during the "pioneer era" of aviation in the United States shortly before the nation's involvement in World War I; the field closed in mid-April 1916.
After building his criminal empire in Chicago, Al Capone moved to Cicero to escape the reach of Chicago police. The 1924 Cicero municipal elections were particularly violent due to gang-related efforts to secure a favorable election result.
From the History section of Cicero, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship152
Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.9 mi
601 South Central Avenue, Chicago
Stone Temple Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Iglesia La Santa Trinidad
Church · Lutheran · 1.7 mi
2755-2759 South Karlov Avenue, Chicago
Shopping28
Gas and EV charging52
Schools, colleges and libraries129
Healthcare28
Pilsen Wellness Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
2600 Ridgeland Avenue, Berwyn
Lawndale Christian Health Center Main Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
3860 West Ogden Avenue, Chicago
Morton East Adolescent Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
2423 South Austin Boulevard, Cicero
Map of Cicero
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 19°F | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 23°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 32°F | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 41°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 52°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 68°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 66°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 59°F | 2.8 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 46°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 35°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Midway Ap 72534 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cook County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2023-11-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Berwyn 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Chicago 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Brookfield 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Bellwood 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Burbank 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Bridgeview 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Burr Ridge 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Alsip 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Bensenville 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Blue Island 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- J. Sterling Morton High School East Auditorium, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Austintownhallfront, Steven Kevil, Public domain
- Oak Park Il Heurtley House4, IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5
- Arcade Building in 2011, partway through restoration - Riverside, IL, David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, Public domain
- St Matthew Evangelical Lutheran School Chicago IL, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oak Park Il Unity Temple9, IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5
- Austin Historic District 2, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image 6727 Riverside, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oak Park Il Mrs. Gale House4, IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5
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