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ABCA PUBLIC MEETING CANCELED

NOTICE: The ABCA Public Meeting scheduled for tonight, 9/21, has been canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled in the near future. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ABCA NOW OPEN

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.

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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