City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
COVID-19 Update from Fire Chief Dan Reda (4/1/21)
March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month
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 …
Read More »CCDPH Vaccine Appointments available through the Library
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 …
Read More »Mitigation Order 2021-6 Further Eases Mitigation Measures in Suburban Cook County
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 …
Read More »Illinois Announces A “Bridge” To Phase 5
On March 18, Governor Pritzker announced a Bridge Phase a metrics-based pathway oward the fifth and final phase of the Restore Illinois reopening plan, in which all sectors of the economy reopen with businesses and recreation resuming normal operations, and where conventions, festivals, and large events can take place. Below you’ll find information and graphics for Phase 4, The Bridge, …
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