City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
Until December 25, 2014, ComEd CARE programs offer a range of financial assistance to help eligible customers pay their electric bills. As part of CARE, ComEd is offering to help senior citizens with past-due balances. We understand that it’s sometimes hard to make ends meet and want to help this holiday season CARE Senior Giving Flyer
Read More »Yard Waste Notice
ATTENTION RESIDENTS, YARD WASTE PICK UP WITH ALLIED WASTE ENDED ON 11/30. ANY REMAINING LEAVES OR YARD DEBRIS THAT YOU WISH TO HAVE PICKED UP NEEDS TO BE PLACED IN A CAN OR ANY TYPE OF BAG, AND A CALL SHOULD BE PLACED TO PUBLIC WORKS AT (709) 597-8604.
Read More »Winter Health Challenge
The Blue Island Community Health Coalition wants to get you involved in staying healthy during the coldest months of the year — January through March. Attend our kickoff meeting, on Tuesday, December 2nd, at 6:30pm, at the Blue Island Public Library, 2433 York Street. We’ll talk about strategies to put that accountability in place, and we’ll talk about specific things …
Read More »Volunteers Plant Winter Plants in Planters
The Planters on Western Avenue, in front of City Hall and in front of the Blue Island Library have been filled with winter plants thanks to Alderman Tom Hawley and a handful of volunteers. Thank you for all your hard work: • Val Kehoe • Tom Mantel • Ald. Jim Johanson • Betty Harmeyer • Diane Jacobson • Julie Sklom …
Read More »New Blue Island Firefighter
FF Pinnick getting sworn in by Mayor Vargas as Fire Chief Jim Klinker looks on. Alderman Candace Carr pinning a badge on FF Pinnick Public Safety Director, John Rita; Alderman Candace Carr; Fire Chief Jim Klinker; and Mayor Vargas congratulate FF Pinnick as members of the Blue Island Fire Department look on. On Monday, 11/24, Mayor Domingo Vargas swore-in new …
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