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Excessive Heat Advisory

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Cooling Centers in Blue Island July 17, 2019 With the extreme heat of summer upon us, we would like to encourage you to utilize the cooling centers within the community. 1. THE MEADOWS GOLF CLUB, 2802 123RD STREET Telephone: (708) 385-1994 Monday-Sunday: 5:00 .a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 2. BLUE ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY, 2433 YORK STREET Telephone: (708) 388-1078 Monday-Thursday: 9:00 …

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Business Development District Grant Match Increased to 75%

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Businesses and property owners located within the Western Avenue Business Development District (BDD) may apply for Blue Island’s Business Development Grant Program, and to encourage program use, the City of Blue Island has increased the funding match to a maximum 75% for eligible exterior improvements, with an additional $2,000 in available funds to correct non-conforming signage. Applicants must plan on …

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City Sticker Deadline Sunday

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The deadline to purchase city parking stickers is this Sunday, June 30. Stickers are available to purchase at the City Clerk’s Office: 13051 Greenwood Ave. Blue Island, IL 60406 Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and this Saturday, June 29, the office will be open from 8:00 a.m. until noon for sticker purchases. Auto stickers $50 Class B Trucks …

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Online Petitions for MetroSouth

There is an online petition initiated by State Rep. Bob Rita to save MetroSouth. Learn more by clicking the link below: https://www.change.org/p/robert-rita-save-metrosouth-hospital There is an online petition initiated by the nurses at MetroSouth to save the hospital. Learn more by clicking the link below: https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/save-metro-south-hospital.html

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MetroSouth Summit Scheduled For July 11, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael Marzal Director of Finance & Administration Mayor’s Office City of Blue Island 13051 Greenwood Ave. Blue Island, IL 60406 mmarzal@cityofblueisland.org 708-396-7011 City of Blue Island Hosting Stakeholder Meeting Following MetroSouth Hospital Closure Announcement Blue Island, Illinois, June 24, 2019: On July 11, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at the East Annex, 2434 Vermont Street, the City …

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