City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) requires us to notify residents about the quality of its drinking water annually. Blue Island buys water from the Chicago system. I am pleased to report that our Blue Island drinking water once again, exceeds the standards set by the U.S. EPA for safe, clean drinking water. A hard copy of the Chicago report …
Read More »Blue Island Fireworks Festival
Join us as we celebrate our community and our country at the first-ever Blue Island Fireworks Festival! Bring your friends and family and enjoy music, food, and shopping before watching a dazzling fireworks display over the waterfall and Cal-Sag at dusk. Free parking and free admission! Be a part of the celebration by becoming a vendor or sponsor of Blue …
Read More »Excessive Heat Watch
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued an Excessive Heat Watch, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Monday evening. * TEMPERATURES: Afternoon highs will be in the mid to possibly upper 90s Saturday through Monday. Nighttime lows in the city will likely only be around 80 Saturday night and Sunday night. * HEAT INDICES: Peak afternoon heat …
Read More »The City of Blue Island Continues Making Road Rehabilitation a Priority
The City of Blue Island is taking to the streets to evaluate road conditions as part of its ongoing priority to maintain and repair critical infrastructure and ensure road safety for residents and all motorists travelling on City roadways. The city will be conducting a pavement evaluation survey to measure the condition of city streets, the results will be used …
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