$1.6 million grant awarded to City of Blue Island for Chatham Street Bridge
Phase III of the Chatham Street Bridge got a major boost recently when the City of Blue Island was awarded a $1.6 million grant as part of the federal Surface Transportation Program (“STP”). The...
View ArticlePublic Notice of Ward Redistricting Committee – 1st Public Hearing
Public Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Ward Redistricting Committee for the City of Blue Island on: Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the East Annex of the City of...
View ArticleThorntons Redevelopment
Work has already started at the northwest corner of Burr Oak Ave and Vincennes Rd. The current construction project is being redeveloped as a Fuel Center and Convenience Store along with a future...
View ArticleWard Redistricting Committee – Public Hearing Schedule
Date Activity December 3rd, 2015 1st Public Hearing December 10th, 2015 Public input on redistricting plans due to City Clerk’s Office or you can bring them to the hearing for first draft review...
View ArticleWard Redistricting Committee – First Draft
After two public hearings and several submissions from the public, the Ward Redistricting Committee has released their first draft of the new wards. First draft displaying new wards with existing wards...
View ArticleReduced Fees for Seniors
The City of Blue Island now offers its seniors who are 65 or older: $5 vehicle stickers (1 per household) Reduced trash rate for primary single family residence (currently 15.36 instead of 25.08)...
View ArticlePassport Parking in Blue Island
Welcome to the new way to park in Blue Island! Starting February 1, 2016 Passport Parking is the new easy and convenient way to pay for parking in Blue Island using a mobile phone, tablet or computer....
View ArticleJanuary 26th City Council
Watch recorded City Council meetings via YouTube in the window below. These meetings are also broadcast on Blue Island Television, which residents will find on Comcast channel 4 or At&T channel...
View ArticleWard Redistricting Committee – Final Draft
After two public hearings and several submissions from the public, the Ward Redistricting Committee has released their final draft of the new wards. Final 2 Draft Final Draft spreadsheet deviation To...
View ArticleFebruary 9th City Council
Watch recorded City Council meetings via YouTube in the window below. These meetings are also broadcast on Blue Island Television, which residents will find on Comcast channel 4 or At&T channel 99.
View ArticleMarch 22nd City Council
Tuesday, March 22nd The City Council meets in regular sessions the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the East Annex at 2434 W. Vermont St. Regular meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. City Council...
View ArticleCity of Blue Island opens newly renovated Recreation and Community Center
In 1980, construction of the Blue Island Community Recreation Center was completed on the city’s south side to help bring our community together. Now, after years of neglect and mismanagement, the...
View Article123rd Place from Gregory to Vincennes
In order to improve the roadways and traffic flow, the city of Blue Island will be resurfacing 123rd Place this summer. Before this work can begin, engineers will have to work on the sewers along 123rd...
View ArticleWork begins on Cochran, Birdsall and Lewis
Starting this Thursday, April 14th work will begin on Cochran,Birdsall and Lewis from Greenwood to Western Avenue. Construction crews are expected to work from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays. The...
View ArticleChicago White Sox – City of Blue Island Outing
The City of Blue Island is excited to announce that it has partnered with the Chicago White Sox to have an outing for all residents, businesses and their family members and friends! These are specially...
View ArticleBlue Island Police Department Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs
On April 30th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm the Blue Island Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public it’s 11th opportunity in six years to prevent pill abuse and theft...
View ArticleBlue Island Fireworks and People’s Parade 2016
The City of Blue Island celebrates America’s Independence with two fun-for-the-family events. On Sunday, July 3rd join us at Eisenhower HS. Fireworks begin at dusk. Parking around the school will be...
View ArticleHome Buyer Expo Comes to Blue Island
Why rent when you can buy? South Suburban Land Bank presents COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS HOME BUYER EXPO at Blue Island City Hall East Annex, 2434 Vermont St, on Saturday, July 16 from 10am to 12 noon. Visit...
View ArticleWWII Marine Returns Home
Nearly 73 years after he was killed in World War II, the remains of a Marine from Blue Island will finally be returned to his family. PFC Charles Oetjen, USMC died in November of 1943 in the battle of...
View ArticleTraffic Safety Checkpoint
The Blue Island Police Department is encouraging residents and all motorists to focus on traffic safety by reminding everyone to SLOW DOWN, to NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE, and to BUCKLE UP every time, all...
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