The Blue Island Police Department will be collecting any unused over the counter or prescription drugs you are no longer using. You do not want to dispose of any drugs by pouring down your sink or flushing. By doing so, they can contaminate the water system. So dispose of them the correct way by bring them to the Police Station, …
Read More »I57-294 Interchange Opening Soon!
Blue Island Selected as a Star Community!
The STAR Community Rating System (STAR) is the nation’s first framework and certification program for local sustainability, built by and for local governments and the communities they serve. STAR provides a road map to help cities and counties evaluate and improve economic, environmental and social performance measures to become healthier and stronger! The fall 2014 Leadership STAR Communities are: Blue …
Read More »Blue Island Code Red Now Online
The City of Blue Island is pleased to announce implementation of its CodeRED high-speed notification solution. The CodeRED system provides the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas or the entire City within minutes. A pre-recorded message is delivered describing the critical situations from evacuations to missing child alerts. A calling database has been created by capturing home phone …
Read More »Welcome Blue Island’s “New” Landmarks
The Bungalow Chef Mike Mech hosted an Appreciation Brunch in honor of our newest Landmark homeowners. These owners have nominated their homes for Local Landmark status – their designation honors significant architectural or local history. The following homes were recognized: Tribune Prize Home 1946 – 12020 Maple Ave The Parsonage – 12602 Greenwood Ave Dohrman House – 12811 Greenwood Ave …
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