City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
Before you go on the road in winter weather, check out these Winter Driving Tips from safecar.gov.
Read More »No Parking on Snow Routes when over 2″ of Snow
A snow storm is predicted for our area. This is a reminder not to park in a Snow Route if we receive more than 2 inches of snow. This allows the streets to be plowed safely. There is NO PARKING on Snow Routes after 2 inches of snow. VEHICLES WILL BE TOWED. Thank you for your cooperation. Snow routes are …
Read More »Greening of Blue Island
Eighteen New Syringa Ivory Silk Lilac Trees are being planted on Olde Western Avenue . Public Works is doing a great job planting these trees. Mayor Vargas noted that the Trees will look great in the Spring and the planting is part of the beautification of Blue Island!
Read More »State Funding for Division Street Bridge
Front Row: Mayor Domingo Vargas; Rep. Bob Rita; Alderman Nancy Rita; Alderman Charissa Berrini; Alderman Candace Carr Back Row: Treasurer Carmine Bilotto; Calumet Township Trustee Rosalind Priest; Alderman Nancy Thompson; Alderman Jim Johanson; Alderman Kevin Donahue; City Clerk Randy Heuser; Alderman Tom Hawley; Alderman Jairo Frausto and Calumet Township Assessor Fred Bilotto On Monday, October 13th, Rep. Robert Rita announced …
Read More »RAILFAN Brochure
The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau (CSCVB) just released a RAILFAN brochure featuring the Blue Island Double Diamond located on Broadway and Vine. If you would like a brochure, we have some on display in the City Clerk’s office, or you can order one by visiting www.chicagosouthlandrail.com. Next time you are stopped by a train in Blue Island, remember, …
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