The application deadline for the Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance program has been extended to 5:00 p.m. CST on Friday, April 9, 2021. It pays up to 12 months of missed rent and utilities payments and up to 3 months of future rent payments. Payments will be made directly to your landlord and utility company. Apply online. Applications open March …
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In Illinois, on any given week we could see blue skies, thunderstorms and torrential rainfall. The changing weather is second nature to many of us, but as the calendar flips from winter to spring, it is important to not become complacent about severe weather threats that exist in our state. As part of Severe Weather Preparedness Month, the Illinois Emergency …
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Blue Island Public Library is able to sign residents up for vaccine appointments for 3/29-3/31 at CCDPH sites listed below. The appointments are for 3/29-3/31. Appointments are distributed across Forest Park, Des Plaines, South Suburban, Triton and North Riverside. Targeted groups for vaccination include people who: 1) Live or work in one of the 32 Priority Municipalities (Blue Island is …
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On March 26, the Cook County Department of Public Health issued COVID-19 Mitigation Order 2021-6 to continue easing mitigation measures in suburban Cook County. Mitigation Order 2021-6 increases the following capacity limits: — Outdoor dining party size increase from 6 to 10 — Outdoor fitness classes increase from 50 to 100 people — Indoor fitness classes increase from 20 people …
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