The Civil Service Commission in the City of Blue Island, IL will conduct an examination for the purpose of providing an eligibility list of persons qualified to be appointed to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Click here for more information. Click here for application.
Read More »The Fourth of July Parade Returns in 2025!
Our Fourth of July tradition comes back for 2025, bringing families, friends, and neighbors together to celebrate our nation’s independence. The parade will run south from Prairie Street to Grove Street, through the heart of our historic Uptown business district beginning at noon – but the fun doesn’t stop there! The festivities continue later at our Waterfall Park, with a …
Read More »Hydrant Flow Testing Begins October 2, 2023
Annual Hydrant Flow Testing and Maintenance will begin around the City of Blue Island beginning today, with expected completion by the end of October. Flow testing requires a large quantity of water and may disturb sediment that has settled in the City’s water lines. Residents and business owners who notice a discoloration in their water supply should allow an outdoor …
Read More »Labor Day Weekend Fireworks
Celebrate Blue Island’s rich labor history – including our city’s role in the historic Pullman Strike of 1894 – at our Labor Day Weekend Fireworks display! The fun starts at 4 p.m. with food, drinks, music, and more at the intersection of Fulton Street and Irving Avenue, with a fireworks finale you won’t want to miss. When: Saturday, September 2 …
Read More »Parking Restrictions for Sunday, August 13, 2023
On Sunday, August 13, from 9 a.m. thru 2 p.m., the following parking restrictions will be in effect for the procession following mass at St. Donatus Church: • St. Donatus Church at the intersection of Union and Winchester. • Winchester north to Oak. • Oak east to Lincoln. • Lincoln south to York. • York west to Division. • Division …
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