Nearly 500 people turned out for the opening of the new SOS Task Force center on Tuesday April 17 at 5444 W. 35th Street. The new center was created by Town President Larry Dominick to consolidate the Town’s responses to help residents in need regardless of their problem. Dominick, in inaugurating the official opening of the SOS Task Force building said the new office will “bring resources across the board” to respond to residents’ needs.

Cicero Police Officer Dan Wolff, who is the director of the SOS Task Force, said the center is a “full service facility” that will be open seven days each week to respond to community needs. “We had a vision to make this building into something to benefit the entire community,” Dominick told the audience at the opening. Wolff praised Dominick and acknowledged all of the department heads and elected officials who joined in the dedication. They included Town Clerk Maria Punzo-Arias, Town Assessor Joe Virruso, Town Assessor Emo Cundari, Town Collector Fran Reitz and Town Trustees Lorraine Walsh, Dennis Raleigh, Victor Garcia and Larry Banks.

Wolff said the SOS Task Force, which stands for “Save Our Streets,” will offer a rapid response to situations that may need more than just one agency’s response. Dominick said he anticipates that the two companies will be hiring nearly 500 people from Cicero and the Cicero area. To contact the SOS Task Force, call 708-656-3600 ext 368.