City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
As previously mentioned on August 25, 2009, the City has now posted the Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) for public review and comment. The comment period starts today, September 3, 2009 and will conclude on October 2, 2009. You can access and read the full ABCA document via the Blue Island Brownfields Intiative site.
Read More »NOTICE OF 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The City of Blue Island announces that the draft Analyses of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) will be available for a public review and comment for a 30-day period starting September 3, 2009. The ABCA relates to the planned remediation activities at 12200 South Marshfield Avenue at the Northeast Mixed-Use Commercial Site. The City of Blue Island has applied for financial …
Read More »District 130 awarded 2008 Safe Routes to School Grant
School District District 130 was awarded a 2008 Safe Routes to School grant of $52,350 to improve the safety for students who walk and bike to school in Blue Island. The award includes $ 3,550 to improve a crosswalk on 123rd St & $48,800 to install crosswalks & school zone markings in several locations. The Illinois Safe Routes To School …
Read More »Summer 2009 Events in Blue Island
Summer Fun Events sponsored by MetroSouth Medical Center, Blue Island Public Library, and the City of Blue Island TGIF Picnics Join us every Friday over the summer, along with the crew from Radio Disney AM 1300, for music, games, prizes, and food in MetroSouth Park from 11am to 2pm. (June 5th and July 31 will be evening picnics from 5 …
Read More »Blue Island Awarded $200,000 Cleanup Grant for 119th St Project
On 5/8/2009, USEPA announced 2009 Brownfields Grant Award winners. Included in this year’s awards is the Brownfields Cleanup Grant Proposal Blue Island submitted last Fall for $200,000 to help offset redevelopment costs at the former landfill at 119th/Vincennes. A copy of the draft proposal remains available for public review at the Community Development Department (2nd Floor, City Hall). Please contact the …
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