The City of Blue Island is proud to announce the second season of our Hometown Heroes banner program, honoring current or former residents who have served or are currently serving our country’s military. To purchase a banner, please visit the City Clerk’s office at 13051 Greenwood Avenue during normal operating hours to fill out the registration form – you can …
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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 …
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A Fourth of July tradition returns to Blue Island, 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 …
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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 …
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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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