Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should not participate in in-person Halloween festivities and should not give out candy to trick-or-treaters. Lower risk activities These lower risk activities can be …
Read More »Blue Island Public Library Resumes Regular Hours September 28
Beginning September 28, 2020, the library will be resuming regular weekday hours of 9 am-9 pm Monday-Thursday, 9 am-5 pm Friday and Saturday. Blue Island Public Library will continue to observe public health directives, including regular disinfection of surfaces, requiring masks, and social distancing of all library patrons and staff in the building. Clorox wipes are available at all computer …
Read More »Parking Lot Closure For Maintenance September 23-24
Public Works will be performing parking lot maintenance on the municipal lot to the east of Artesian between Vermont and Grove Streets this week. The east side of the lot will be closed on Wednesday, September 23, and the west side of the lot will be closed on Thursday, September 24 until Friday, September 25, when the entire lot will …
Read More »Hispanic Heritage Month
Blue Island is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which began today and runs through October 15, 2020. National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American society and culture and honors five of our Central American neighbors who celebrate their independence in September. Learn more about the celebration and ideas for observing Hispanic …
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