The Blue Island Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation and law enforcement throughout the state for a high-visibility enforcement campaign to crack down on occupant protection and seat belt laws during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. From March 12 to March 18, 2021 motorists will see an increase in patrols and traffic stops, along with additional …
Read More »COVID-19 Update from Fire Chief Dan Reda (2/22/21)
St. Benedict Fish Fry Fridays Return Through March 26, 2021
Mitigation Order 2021-4 Continues Easing Mitigation Measures in Suburban Cook County
On February 16, the Cook County Department of Public Health issued COVID-19 Mitigation Order 2021-4 to continue easing mitigation measures in suburban Cook County. “The COVID-19 metrics continue to improve, allowing us to align with the Chicago Department of Public Health and the Stickney Township Public Health District and ease mitigation restrictions in suburban Cook County,” said Dr. Kiran Joshi, …
Read More »After The Snow: What To Expect
On Monday into Tuesday morning this week, snow exceeding 15 inches fell across Blue Island, bringing total snow accumulations from the last few weeks to more than 25 inches. The Public Works Department is focused on clearing the arterial roads to keep them safe and passable for emergency vehicles, buses and motorists, and have begun the transition to residential side …
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