Announcements

Blue Island Receives $698k in CARES Act Funding to Offset COVID Costs; Upgrade Emergency Medical Services

December 22, 2020, Blue Island, Illinois: On December 18, 2020, the City of Blue Island was notified of Cook County’s acceptance of its CARES Act funding application, resulting in a check to Blue Island in the amount of $698,816.33. The funds will help offset extra operational costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as provide initial funding for the …

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City of Blue Island Announces Employee Recognition

Nominee Tony Esparza Tony was nominated by Blue Island Police Chief Bernadine Rzab. She says: “Tony has been employed since 2003 as our janitor/maintenance employee. Tony takes on many responsibilities inside and outside of the building, keeping it clean and in proper working order. He is responsible for general maintenance and restocking supplies. He has to, on many occasions, provide …

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Metra Schedule Changes Effective January 11

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On January 11, 2021, Metra will be making changes to schedules on multiple lines throughout their system, including the MED/Blue Island Branch and the MED South Chicago. Click here to view the updated schedule and read more below.

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Worth Township Emergency Food Distribution – December 10, 2020

Emergency Free Food Distribution Worth Township December 10 2020

Worth Township will be hosting another Emergency Free Food Distribution day on Thursday, December 10, beginning at 2:00 pm until food runs out. The event is located in the parking lot at 11601 S. Pulaski Road in Alsip.

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