*Improvements In Progress* All around Blue Island, you’ll notice crews upgrading City Lighting to new, brighter, energy-efficient LED bulbs and heads. The project is 100% funded from ComEd’s Energy Efficiency grant program, which was secured with assistance from Burke Engineering. The new lighting will reduce streetlight energy use by 65%.
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Tree Planting – May 1 Several trees have been purchased as part of the remaining Tree Canopy fundraising efforts, and a group of volunteers is needed to help plant them around town. Meet at the Library, 2433 York St, at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 1st. Chicago River Day in Blue Island – May 8 Chicago River Day returns to …
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Calling all Blue Islanders with green thumbs! In 2021, there are several opportunities to volunteer your time and skills, or even rent a bed of your own to grow what you’d like for your family or friends. Hope Center – 2552 135th St, Blue Island • Developing a food forest for the community, looking to offer programming. For more information, …
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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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