Blue Island’s environmental consultant, V3 Companies, is requesting proposals/qualifications from qualified contractors for subcontract work related to the excavation, hauling, and disposal of oil-contaminated soils and the restoration of excavated areas within the Parcel D Cleanup area at the Northeast Mixed Use Commercial Park (119th/Vincennes). Details are provided below. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION Project Name: Parcel D (TPH Cleanup Area) Project Owner: ... Read More »
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Community Meeting on Backyard Sustainability
Join us for a community meeting on sustainability practices that can be implemented in your own backyard. Where: Evangelical Community Church, 2237 W. 120th Street When: October, 23, 2013 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meeting, supported by our 7th Ward Aldermen and Neighborhood Watch #37, will be facilitated by students from University of Illinois-Chicago. Participants will have the opportunity to visit stations ... Read More »
Earth Week Boy Scout Paper Drive
In honor of Earth Week, The Scouts of Boy Scout Troop 788 will hold a community wide paper drive to promote recycling and help the environment. When: Saturday, April 27, 8a-1p Where: Parking Lot on York across from the Library, 2440 W York St Scouts will be collecting • newspapers • magazines, • white paper (copy paper and junk mail) and • books without ... Read More »
Saturday University Begins April 13
Register today for FREE academic programs in Reading, Writing, Math and African-American Culture & History. The Black Star Project, CASA Blue Island, and the Tommy A Brown Sports Association, are sponsoring Saturday University. These volunteer-led classes run for 10 weeks starting April 13. When: Classes begin April 13th, Saturdays 9:45a-noon Where: Tommy A Brown Sports Association, Blue Island Recreation Center, 2805 West ... Read More »
Request for Qualifications: Environmental Consulting Services
The City of Blue Island is currently requesting qualifications and fee schedules from environmental consulting firms for work associated with cleanup, redevelopment of a multi-parcel site and former landfill property contaminated with hazardous materials and PCBs. Submittal packages should include two (2) hard copies and an electronic version (if available). best computer software The submissions must be received by 4:00 PM ... Read More »