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9/14/2021 City Council Meeting

City Council May 25 2021

BITV Channel 4 will not air tonight’s City Council meeting, viewers should tune into our YouTube channel to watch the meeting: https://www.youtube.com/user/blueislandtelevision

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Temporary Road Closure at 127th and Lincoln St.

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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), in conjunction with Metra, is planning to repair the badly deteriorated at-grade railroad crossing on 127th Street at Lincoln Street. Metra has this work scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, 2021 through Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Detour routes will be in effect the duration of the repair work. Please see the below map for detour …

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BOO! Island Scarecrow Decorating

scarecrow decorating

Celebrate fall and help decorate Boo! Island for the season by signing up your business, club, or organization to decorate a scarecrow to display in front of your business or at the Park at York & Western. This event is free and sign up is limited. Download the form below and return to the Clerk’s Office or send by email …

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Parking Restrictions Announced Ahead of “Lightyears” Production In Blue Island

The Amazon series “Lightyears” returns to Blue Island to film next week. Please be aware of the following temporary parking restrictions: Monday, Sept 13th thru Wednesday Sept 15th 6AM – 6PM West Side of Maple Ave from Prairie St. to Walnut St. Tuesday, Sept 14th: 11AM – 9PM Both Sides of Maple Ave from Prairie St. to Walnut St. Both …

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Collins Street Rehabilitation & Resurfacing

Rehabilitation and resurfacing of Collins Street between Vincennes and Western Avenue is scheduled to begin the week of September 6, 2021 with an estimated completion date of December 1, 2021. Please be prepared for temporary parking restrictions and street closures during this time.

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