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City of Blue Island awarded urban forestry funding

The City of Blue Island was awarded a $22,460 grant to complete tree inventories and develop a management plan for its urban forest. The funds were provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Urban and Community Forestry Partner Grant Program, and administered by The Morton Arboretum and the …

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Celebrating Women’s History – 3rd Ward Alderman Nancy Rita

During the month of March, the City of Blue Island is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring the outstanding women who work for or have been elected to serve the City. Meet Nancy Rita, 3rd Ward Alderman in the City of Blue Island. HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE CITY OF BLUE ISLAND? I was elected in April 2011. …

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Celebrating Women’s History – Employee Spotlight Jaila Cole-Clark

During the month of March, the City of Blue Island will be celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring the outstanding women who work for or have been elected to serve the City. Meet Jaila Cole-Clark, Patrol Officer with the Blue Island Police Department: HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE CITY OF BLUE ISLAND? 1 Year and 3 Months WHAT …

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Celebrating Women’s History – Employee Spotlight Amber Ulatowski

During the month of March, the City of Blue Island will be celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring the outstanding women who work for or have been elected to serve the City. Meet Amber Ulatowski, Patrol Officer with the Blue Island Police Department: HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE CITY OF BLUE ISLAND? 8 Months WHAT DO YOU ENJOY …

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Celebrating Women’s History – 6th Ward Alderman Candace Carr

During the month of March, the City of Blue Island will be celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring the outstanding women who work for or have been elected to serve the City. Meet Candace Carr, 6th Ward Alderman for the City of Blue Island: HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE CITY OF BLUE ISLAND? Since April of 2013, almost …

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