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Fireworks Are Illegal In Blue Island

Fireworks are illegal in Blue Island. You may be arrested and/or fined. Please be considerate of others. During the recent events of civil unrest, the Blue Island Police Department is focusing on the protection of the residents and property. Please do not bring unnecessary stress upon the residents by the use of fireworks. We are asking for your cooperation at …

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Update Regarding Possible Threats To Blue Island

public safety update

Recently, there has been some information shared on social media regarding Blue Island being targeted for potential rioting and looting activity. There is no confirmed imminent danger at this time. Blue Island Police and Fire are carefully monitoring the situation and are in communication with surrounding law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and the Cook County Department of Homeland Security to …

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Nightly 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Curfew Extended Until Further Notice

curfew in effect for city of blue island

As a precautionary measure for the safety of residents, City of Blue Island Mayor Domingo Vargas is extending the city-wide curfew, effective each evening from 9:00 p.m. through 5:00 a.m., until further notice. First responders and City essential employees are exempt. Business owners are encouraged to secure their property, and adhere to the curfew by closing at or before 9:00 …

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Curfew In Effect 9:00 p.m. June 1, 2020 Until 5:00 a.m. June 2, 2020

curfew in effect

Based on information received from surrounding communities regarding potential looting activity and for the safety and protection of residents as well as our first responders, Mayor Vargas is imposing a curfew for the City of Blue Island effective 9:00 p.m. June 1, 2020 until 5:00 a.m. June 2, 2020. Essential employees are exempt. Business owners are encouraged to secure their …

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