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Blue Island Transit Improvements Ahead

Information courtesy of chi.streetsblog.org: When bus stops and train stations aren’t safe or convenient to walk or bike to, that can be a major disincentive to riding transit. Today the Regional Transit Authority announced that it has received federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grants for seven projects that will improve bike and pedestrian access. The total package comes to …

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Free Weatherization Upgrades For Residents – Do You Qualify?

snowy blue island neighborhood

The free Energy Upgrades program from the Chicagoland Vintage Home Association (CVHA) provides weatherization upgrades through the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program — insulation, air sealing, health and safety measures, and installation of energy-saving products to income-eligible owners of vintage homes. Energy Upgrades (a value of upwards of $7,000) are now available to eligible Blue Island residents! Do you qualify based …

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Volunteers Needed For October 24 Tree Planting

tree planting volunteers needed october 24

THURSDAY IS TREE PLANTING DAY!!! We’ll be planting 20 trees close to Hart Park in the 4th and 5th Wards, and we need your help. Click the link below to sign up: DATE: Thursday, October 24th TIME: 9am to 1pm MEET: Hart Park, 124th & Western Ave. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/BlueIslandTrees Questions? Call Bill Fahrenwald at 708-528-0681

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