City sticker sales begin online and at the City Clerk’s Office on Monday, May 1, 2023. The deadline to purchase city stickers is Friday, June 30, 2023. Stickers are available to purchase online and at the City Clerk’s Office: 13051 Greenwood Ave. Blue Island, IL 60406 Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays in June from 8:00 a.m. to …
Read More »City of Blue Island awarded urban forestry funding
The City of Blue Island was awarded a $22,460 grant to complete tree inventories and develop a management plan for its urban forest. The funds were provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Urban and Community Forestry Partner Grant Program, and administered by The Morton Arboretum and the …
Read More »Veteran Home Repair Program
In partnership with Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, Cook County has allocated $1.25 million to complete free indoor and outdoor repairs to at least 15 veteran-owned homes each year for the next two years. The veteran home repair program focuses on warm, safe and dry priorities or the need for home modification improvements. Low-income veteran homeowners will be prioritized. Learn more …
Read More »Celebrating Women’s History – 3rd Ward Alderman Nancy Rita
During the month of March, the City of Blue Island is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring the outstanding women who work for or have been elected to serve the City. Meet Nancy Rita, 3rd Ward Alderman in the City of Blue Island. HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE CITY OF BLUE ISLAND? I was elected in April 2011. …
Read More »Celebrating Women’s History – Employee Spotlight Jaila Cole-Clark
During the month of March, the City of Blue Island will be celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring the outstanding women who work for or have been elected to serve the City. Meet Jaila Cole-Clark, Patrol Officer with the Blue Island Police Department: HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE CITY OF BLUE ISLAND? 1 Year and 3 Months WHAT …
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