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For Immediate Release Contact: Daniel J. Reda, Fire Chief City of Blue Island, Illinois dreda@cityofblueisland.org Coronavirus Update: Temporary Reopening of Former MetroSouth Medical Center March 30, 2020, Blue Island, Illinois: In Governor Pritzker’s Coronavirus press briefing today, he announced plans by the state to prepare additional facilities to address the growing COVID-19 pandemic, including temporarily reopening the former Metro South …

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 …

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 …