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Cicero, Illinois

Introduction to Cicero, Illinois

Cicero is bordered by Chicago and located in Cook County. It was named after Cicero, New York. The well known criminal Al Capone resided in Cicero after he established his criminal empire in Chicago.

The city has a large Hispanic community and includes a significant number of mini-malls and major retail stores. The original township consisted of six times its current acreage. Ogden Avenue was one of the first roads in the city and was formerly an Indian trail. Numerous opportunities for entertainment are located in nearby Chicago.

History

In 1848 an extension of the Chicago Union Railroad connected Cicero to Chicago. In 1869 the town was incorporated. It also experienced a significant loss in population due to the annexation of property by the city of Chicago. Being situated near several railroad lines, two railroad companies decided to establish manufacturing as well as repair facilities in Cicero. Soon, other businesses such as a silver smelting/refining company and a cotton mill were established. The new businesses caused significant population growth.

In 1904 Western Electric constructed their telephone equipment manufacturing facility which employed over 20,000 workers; an amount that was larger than the population of Cicero. The population rapidly grew with Eastern Europeans flocking to the city. Criminals from Chicago began to move to Cicero in the 1920's, including Al Capone, in order to evade the grasp of Chicago's law enforcement authorities.

Landmarks

  • St. Mary of Czestochowa features Polish Cathedral type architecture.
  • The Chodl Auditorium, situated at J. Sterling Morton High School, is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Cicero Community Center is dedicated to the youth of Cicero.

Education

The elementary school district is one of the largest located outside of the Chicago city limits. Cicero residents have opportunities for higher education in Chicago.

High Points

Cicero strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Cicero Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Cicero Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Cicero, IL

Comparing Cicero to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity69
Senior Citizens21
Well-Paid Single Men22
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times11
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Property Taxes44
People Living Alone22
Housing Recently Built12
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