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Smoke Detector Distribution For Blue Island Households Scheduled For October 5

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October 4 through October 10 is National Fire Prevention Week. While it’s important to learn ways to prevent fires, accidental fires can and do happen. One of the most critical items to help detect and alert you of a fire in your home is a working Smoke Detector. The Blue Island Fire Department will be passing out one free smoke …

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Expanded Customer Assistance From ComEd

Customers who are challenged in paying their outstanding balances and energy bills should contact ComEd’s customer care team as soon as possible at 1-800-EDISON-1 (1-800-334-7661), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to take advantage of assistance options. Information on each of these options is available at ComEd.com/Support.

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Halloween Guidance from the CDC

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Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should not participate in in-person Halloween festivities and should not give out candy to trick-or-treaters. Lower risk activities These lower risk activities can be …

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Blue Island Public Library Resumes Regular Hours September 28

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Beginning September 28, 2020, the library will be resuming regular weekday hours of 9 am-9 pm Monday-Thursday, 9 am-5 pm Friday and Saturday. Blue Island Public Library will continue to observe public health directives, including regular disinfection of surfaces, requiring masks, and social distancing of all library patrons and staff in the building. Clorox wipes are available at all computer …

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Hispanic Heritage Month

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Blue Island is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which began today and runs through October 15, 2020. National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American society and culture and honors five of our Central American neighbors who celebrate their independence in September. Learn more about the celebration and ideas for observing Hispanic …

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