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March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month

In Illinois, on any given week we could see blue skies, thunderstorms and torrential rainfall. The changing weather is second nature to many of us, but as the calendar flips from winter to spring, it is important to not become complacent about severe weather threats that exist in our state. As part of Severe Weather Preparedness Month, the Illinois Emergency …

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CCDPH Vaccine Appointments available through the Library

cook county covid 19 vaccine updates

Blue Island Public Library is able to sign residents up for vaccine appointments for 3/29-3/31 at CCDPH sites listed below. The appointments are for 3/29-3/31. Appointments are distributed across Forest Park, Des Plaines, South Suburban, Triton and North Riverside. Targeted groups for vaccination include people who: 1) Live or work in one of the 32 Priority Municipalities (Blue Island is …

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Illinois Announces A “Bridge” To Phase 5

On March 18, Governor Pritzker announced a Bridge Phase a metrics-based pathway oward the fifth and final phase of the Restore Illinois reopening plan, in which all sectors of the economy reopen with businesses and recreation resuming normal operations, and where conventions, festivals, and large events can take place. Below you’ll find information and graphics for Phase 4, The Bridge, …

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Metra to adjust Rock Island schedule beginning March 22

modified Metra schedule

CHICAGO (March 16, 2021) – Beginning Monday, March 22, Metra will be making minor changes to the schedules of three trains on its Rock Island Line to Joliet. These minor schedule changes are being made in response to customer feedback, to improve on-time performance and to provide transfer opportunities. “As the region begins its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Metra …

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