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Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance Program: Applications Open

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Applications are now open for the Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance program. It pays up to 12 months of missed rent and utilities payments and up to 3 months of future rent payments. Payments will be made directly to your landlord and utility company. Apply online. Applications open March 11, 2021 and will be accepted until April 2, 2021 Who …

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Community Garden Opportunities 2021

Community Garden 2021

Calling all Blue Islanders with green thumbs! In 2021, there are several opportunities to volunteer your time and skills, or even rent a bed of your own to grow what you’d like for your family or friends. Hope Center – 2552 135th St, Blue Island • Developing a food forest for the community, looking to offer programming. For more information, …

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COVID Vaccine Information

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Blue Island is part of the Cook County COVID vaccination distribution plan. Currently, Cook County Department of Public Health remains in Phase 1b of the plan which includes members of the general public ages 65 and over, as well as other essential employees. There are a few ways you can make an appointment to get your vaccine. To register through …

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Job Opportunity: Assembler/Pre-Apprentice

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Explanation of Assembler/Pre-Apprentice employment opportunities with the CRCC at both Markham And Matteson Amazon Distribution Center projects. The current construction of the 2 Amazon Distribution Centers in both Markham and Matteson, IL, at the same time, will require the employment of many professional tradesmen to construct and bring on line the 2 facilities. A large portion of these projects will …

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