Cook County Warming Centers
As a result of the current and future forecasted cold events, the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) is sharing the below list of area warming centers:
View ArticleDangerously cold temperatures forecasted: 2/13 – 2/14
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a weather advisory for dangerous cold temperatures until February 14, 2020. Potentially life threatening cold temperatures are expected tonight...
View ArticleNational Weather Service Winter Weather Advisory/Hazardous Weather Outlook –...
A reminder to all Blue Island residents: be on the lookout for posted Snow Routes when street parking during winter storms and obey sign instructions or you may get a ticket. From the National Weather...
View ArticleCoronavirus updates for Blue Island residents
Last updated March 6, 2020 Dear Blue Island Residents: As the Chicago area continues to monitor and enforce measures to prevent the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), this page will serve as a...
View ArticleLetter from the Mayor – March Edition
Greetings from Mayor Vargas: On March 3, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., I participated in a conference call, including approximately 117 Municipal Mayors throughout the Chicago Metropolitan area. The purpose of...
View ArticleCoronavirus Information Alert: City Enacts Water Disconnection Moratorium
MEDIA ALERT – For Immediate Release Contact: Mayor’s Office City of Blue Island, Illinois (708) 597-8603 info@cityofblueisland.org Coronavirus Information Alert: City Enacts Water Disconnection...
View ArticleCity of Blue Island Announces Sale of MetroSouth Medical Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mayor’s Office, City of Blue Island 13051 Greenwood Ave. Blue Island, IL 60406 mbarrera@cityofblueisland.org 708-396-7011 City of Blue Island Announces Sale of MetroSouth...
View ArticleStay-at-Home Order: FAQs
On Friday, March 20th, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-10 requiring all Illinoisans to stay in their homes to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The order prohibits things like...
View ArticleBlue Island Police Department Returns to Service
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...
View ArticleCity 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...
View ArticleCoronavirus Update: Use of Former MetroSouth Building for COVID-19 Housing
Contact: Daniel J. Reda, Fire Chief City of Blue Island, Illinois dreda@cityofblueisland.org Coronavirus Update: Use of Former MetroSouth Building for COVID-19 Housing March 26, 2020, Blue Island,...
View ArticleMETRA’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...
View ArticleCoronavirus Update: Temporary Reopening of Former MetroSouth Medical Center
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,...
View ArticleBlue Island Police Offer Online Portal for Vacation Watch Requests and Minor...
For Immediate Release Contact: Blue Island Police Department Chief Bernadine Rzab City of Blue Island, Illinois brzab@bipolice.org Blue Island Police Offer Online Portal for Vacation Watch Requests and...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Guidance for Food Service Businesses
Below are three (3) hyperlinks to resources and information pertaining to COVID-19 in food service facilities. FDA:...
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