Announcements

Free 2-Day Job Training Workshop – Green Infrastructure Maintenance

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The Chicago Region Trees Initiative is hosting a free 2-day Job Training Workshop for Green Infrastructure Maintenance on Friday, February 19 (Virtual) & Friday, June 18, 2021 (Hands-On) Space is limited. Looking for a new career? Learn the basics to confidently enter this new and exciting field. Are you currently maintaining projects? Learn skills to properly manage and care for …

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West Segment of Cal-Sag Trail completed

Contact: Erik Alvarez, PE Robinson Engineering 708.225.8217 ealvarez@reltd.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: West Segment of Cal-Sag Trail completed Blue Island, IL (January 27, 2021) – The City of Blue Island is pleased to announce that the west segment of the Cal-Sag Trail has been completed and is now open to the public. The west segment of the trail showcases Blue Island’s …

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Snow Route Reminder

This is a reminder not to park in a Snow Route if we receive more than 2 inches of snow. This allows the streets to be plowed safely. There is NO PARKING on Snow Routes after 2 inches of snow. Thank you for your cooperation. Scroll down for a list of snow routes. Should you have any issues during this …

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Library Resumes Regular Hours of Operation on January 25, 2021

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Blue Island Public Library will be resuming regular opening hours on Monday, January 25. Computer usage will remain limited to one hour per day, and additional seating will remain unavailable until the region moves back into Tier 1 mitigation. Visitors and staff are required to wear a mask while inside the building, and practice social distancing. All programming remains virtual, …

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