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Blue Island Bikes to Work

Did you bike to work today in Blue Island? In recognition of Active Transportation Alliance’s Bike to Work Week, the City of Blue Island is supporting two-wheeled commutes to City Hall, and encourages everyone that lives in Blue Island to try biking to work – or to the train station! – from June 12-18. Cyclists from Building & Zoning, Community …

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Fay’s Point wins Green Ribbon Award from Friends of the Chicago River

Congratulations to Fay’s Point, LLC, OKW Architects, Inc and partners, on their recent Green Ribbon Award from Friends of the Chicago River in the 1st Annual Blue Ribbon Awards. 1 of 7 inaugural winners, Fay’s Point was recognized “as an excellent example of how residential development can utilize the river to enhance the quality of life for the residents— wild and human alike”. The …

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Be prepared Storm and Severe Weather Season

Fifth Ward Alderman Mike Janko shares these 5 steps to keep you and your family safe in the event of severe weather: 1. Have your escape route planned as part of a disaster plan. 2. Have a portable radio (with new batteries) on hand as part of the tornado safety plan. 3. An important part of any disaster plan involves …

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Attention! Communities Around Little Calumet River

On May 20th the application of a fish toxicant (Rotenone) will take place on the Little Calumet River, for a 2 mile stretch down stream of the T.J. O’Brien Lock and Dam. BETWEEN MAY 20-27, 2010 THE PUBLIC SHOULD: NOT Swim or recreate in the Little Calumet River NOT Fish in the Little Calumet River NOT Eat fish found in …

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WDDE Survey

Please “Click” on the link below to take our survey and let us know what you think of the WDDE Blue Island television station.  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RSKKPWY

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