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Blue Island Waterfront Development Public Meeting

Please join us again or for the first time to help us wrap up what has been a very productive public Waterfront Development project input process. In 2013 we hosted a series of events to inform residents about the recent lease of 130 acres from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and gather community input on how to …

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Believe in Blue Island

Upcoming Events, Ongoing programs, YouTube links and more from 1st Ward Alderman Tom Hawley. Believe in Blue Island January 15th

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Notice of 30-Day Public Comment Period

The City of Blue Island has USEPA Brownfields Cleanup grant funds to clean up Parcel D at 12245 S. Division St. to prepare it for redevelopment. The links to flyers, in both English and Spanish, will provide you with necessary information and details. We appreciate your input. Thank you. 30-day Public Notice ENGLISH 30-day Public Notice SPANISH

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Ashland Avenue Bridge Closing

January 15, 2014 Please be advised that the Ashland Avenue Bridge, located just north of Broadway, was struck by a semi-truck damaging the structure. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) immediately closed the bridge deeming it unsafe for use and has asked that people use the Halsted Street Bridge to cross the Cal-Sag Channel. Repairs are estimated to take three …

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Safety First

We realize the weather is frightful, but just a reminder that it is the responsibility of the homeowner and business owner to keep the sidewalks surrounding their homes and buildings clear of ice and snow. So be sure to shovel and salt your sidewalks to prevent accidents.

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