Receiving a Federal Grant, the Town of Cicero began replacing high pressure sodium lamps in public street lights with brighter white LED technology, which will effectively and efficiently illuminate Cicero roadways.

Cicero Town President Larry Dominick said the new LED lights will not only increase visibility and safety but also reduce costs by as much as 25 percent. The new lighting will also reduce coal burning pollution because the LED lamps require lower energy to illuminate streets and with longer life expectancy, the LED lamps will require less maintenance.  “When we can both save taxpayer money and also improve safety in our community, that’s good for everyone, including our senior citizens,” Dominick said.

According to Dominick, although Cicero anticipates the eventual replacement of all of the town’s existing street lighting, the current grant only permits the conversion of about 120 neighborhood blocks.  The areas being retro-fitted currently include:  Hawthorne, Drexel and four blocks on 60^th Court and 61^st Avenue near Roosevelt Road.

The Town will continue to move forward as additional funding is secured.