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METRA’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19 VIRUS + FREE RIDES FOR MEDICAL PERSONNEL

FROM METRA: Metra began operating an alternate weekday schedule on Monday, March 23, to adjust for the reduced number of riders due to school closures, work-from-home mandates and other consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. The alternate schedules, which can be viewed here, represent about half of Metra’s normal weekday service but provide adequate service for those who still need to …

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City of Blue Island COVID-19 Response Update from Chief Reda

March 24, 2020 Dear Blue Island residents, As our community continues to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to assure you that our first responders and the City of Blue Island are working together around the clock to ensure the continued safety and wellness of our residents, business owners, and city employees. On Sunday, March 22, 2020, Blue …

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Blue Island Police Department Returns to Service

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Contact: Fire Chief Daniel Reda City of Blue Island, Illinois dreda@cityofblueisland.org Blue Island Police Department Returns to Service March 23, 2020, Blue Island, Illinois: The Blue Island Police Department has reported back to work as of 6 a.m. today, following a temporary closure of the department on March 22, 2020. The closure was in response to an employee who tested …

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