Public Conduct in Cicero, IL (2026)
6 verified public conduct rules for Cicero, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Public Urination
The Town of Cicero folds urination and defecation in public into its general indecency ordinance. Section 62-14 makes it unlawful to relieve yourself in any place in town not specifically designated for the purpose, with a fine of $100 to $500 for anyone caught doing so on a street, alley or in a park.
Cicero Bans Public Urination and Defecation
Some RestrictionsCicero, IL Code of Ordinances § 62-14
It shall be unlawful for any person to commit any indecent, lewd or filthy act, including, but not limited to, urination and defecation in public places not specifically designated for the same, in any place in the town or to utter any lewd or filthy words or to sing any song, the words of which are suggestive of indecency or immorality, or to use any threatening or abusive language in the hear...
Skateboarding Rules
Cicero outlaws operating a motorized skateboard, scooter or similar toy vehicle on any public street, alley, sidewalk or park in town. Article X of Chapter 62 makes every violation a misdemeanor punishable by up to $750 per offense or impoundment of the device, or both. Ordinary, human-powered skateboards are not covered.
Cicero Bans Motorized Skateboards on Streets
Heavy RestrictionsCicero, IL Code of Ordinances §§ 62-411, 62-413, 62-414
It shall be unlawful to operate a motorized skateboard, scooter or other toy vehicle on any public street or alley within the corporate limits of the town. ... It shall be unlawful to operate a motorized skateboard, scooter or other similar device on any public sidewalk or public park within the corporate limits of the town. ... Every person convicted of any provision of this article shall be p...
Loitering Rules
Cicero prohibits standing idle in one spot on a public street, sidewalk or other public place when doing so blocks the free passage of pedestrians, vehicles or traffic. Section 62-16 covers anyone loitering alone or with others, and violators face the Code's general fine of $50 to $750 per day the obstruction continues.
Cicero's Public Loitering and Obstruction Ban
Some RestrictionsCicero, IL Code of Ordinances § 62-16
No person shall remain idle in essentially one location either alone or in consort with others in a public place in such a manner to obstruct any public street, public highway, public sidewalk or any other public place or building by hindering or impeding, or tending to hinder or impede, the free and uninterrupted passage of vehicles, traffic or pedestrians, including the free and uninterrupted...
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Cicero prohibits smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes or other tobacco products anywhere in a town public park, including inside the buildings and structures on park grounds, with no designated outdoor smoking area exception like the town allows indoors.
Cicero Bans Smoking in Public Parks
Heavy RestrictionsCicero, IL Code of Ordinances § 82-391
No person shall smoke cigarettes, cigars, pipes or other tobacco products in any Public Park, which includes the buildings and structures located within any Public Park.
Public Marijuana Use
Cicero's Code still bans manufacturing, delivering or possessing any quantity of cannabis, a prohibition broad enough to reach smoking or consuming it in public, under Section 62-25, with fines of $150 to $750 per violation added on top of any state penalty. A narrow exemption covers state-authorized research.
Cicero's Cannabis Control Ordinance
Heavy RestrictionsCicero, IL Code of Ordinances § 62-25
It shall be a violation of this section for any person to manufacture, deliver or possess any quantity of any substance containing cannabis. ... This section shall not apply to persons authorized to possess, produce, manufacture and deliver any substances containing cannabis for research purposes as permitted in 720 ILCS 550/11, as amended. ... In addition to any other penalties provided for by...
Public Alcohol Use
Cicero bans possessing any open container of alcohol on public property under Sec. 10-22(b), with fines from $25 to $750 per offense, and separately bars licensees from letting patrons carry drinks outside a licensed premises.
Cicero Public Open Container Law
Some RestrictionsCicero Town Code § 10-22(a)-(b)
(a)It shall be unlawful for any licensee, manager of a licensee, or any other person employed by the licensee or manager of any dram shop where alcoholic beverages are consumed upon the premises to allow any person to carry any opened bottle, can, or glass containing alcoholic beverages beyond the interior of such licensed premises. ... A minimum fine of $200.00 shall be imposed for a violation...
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