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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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Mitigation Order 2021-5 Further Eases Mitigation Measures in Suburban Cook County

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 …

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Click It or Ticket March 12-18, 2021

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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 …

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