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COVID-19 Update from Fire Chief Dan Reda (4/1/21)
CCDPH Vaccine Appointments available through the Library
Blue Island Public Library is able to sign residents up for vaccine appointments for 3/29-3/31 at CCDPH sites listed below. The appointments are for 3/29-3/31. Appointments are distributed across Forest Park, Des Plaines, South Suburban, Triton and North Riverside. Targeted groups for vaccination include people who: 1) Live or work in one of the 32 Priority Municipalities (Blue Island is …
Read More »Mitigation Order 2021-6 Further Eases Mitigation Measures in Suburban Cook County
On March 26, the Cook County Department of Public Health issued COVID-19 Mitigation Order 2021-6 to continue easing mitigation measures in suburban Cook County. Mitigation Order 2021-6 increases the following capacity limits: — Outdoor dining party size increase from 6 to 10 — Outdoor fitness classes increase from 50 to 100 people — Indoor fitness classes increase from 20 people …
Read More »Metra to adjust Rock Island schedule beginning March 22
CHICAGO (March 16, 2021) – Beginning Monday, March 22, Metra will be making minor changes to the schedules of three trains on its Rock Island Line to Joliet. These minor schedule changes are being made in response to customer feedback, to improve on-time performance and to provide transfer opportunities. “As the region begins its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Metra …
Read More »Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance Program: Applications Open
Applications are now open for the Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance program. It pays up to 12 months of missed rent and utilities payments and up to 3 months of future rent payments. Payments will be made directly to your landlord and utility company. Apply online. Applications open March 11, 2021 and will be accepted until April 2, 2021 Who …
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