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Creating Space for the Future – Building Demolition at 11955 Vincennes

Contact: Marisol Barrera City of Blue Island 708-396-7011 mbarrera@cityofblueisland.org Creating Space for the Future – Building Demolition at 11955 Vincennes, Blue Island, IL (December 22, 2020) – The City of Blue Island, in partnership with Cook County, will be demolishing the structure 11955 Vincennes Road. The project was funded by the Cook County Community Development Block Grant and led by …

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Virtual NYE Celebration Scheduled For 11:00 p.m. On December 31

Celebrate the new year safely from home with the City of Blue Island’s New Year’s Eve Virtual Video Celebration. The party begins at 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 31 on BITV Channel 4 and on youtube.com/blueislandtelevision. We’ll review highlights from the year (there were a few!!) along with special messages from your elected officials and city departments. You’ll also get …

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City Hall Closed December 24 & 25

City Hall will be closed on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Have a safe and happy Christmas Blue Island!

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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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