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Council approves special use for Guild House to open six-bed women's treatment home after debate

Blue Island City Council · March 20, 2026
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Summary

Guild House received council approval to open a six-resident women's residential treatment program at 2824 Union School with a set of conditions; residents asked for more time and information but the motion carried after roll call.

Representatives from Guild House sought council approval to open a six-resident women's residential treatment program in Blue Island at 2824 Union School. Al Anderson, identified as executive director, and John McGovern, identified as board president, said the nonprofit operates a long-standing men's facility and plans a 90-day program for women with professional staffing and oversight.

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