Today, the Cook County Department of Public Health issued COVID-19 Mitigation Order 2021-5 to continue easing mitigation measures in suburban Cook County. Effective immediately, Mitigation Order 2021-5 increases capacity limits in bars, restaurants and event spaces to the lesser of 50% or 50 people. The Mitigation Order also includes masking language, reinforcing the need for all over two years of …

The Blue Island Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation and law enforcement throughout the state for a high-visibility enforcement campaign to crack down on occupant protection and seat belt laws during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. From March 12 to March 18, 2021 motorists will see an increase in patrols and traffic stops, along with additional …