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Due to City Hall East Annex’s use as a polling location for tomorrow’s election, there will be no City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 8. The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

The City of Blue Island is selling a previously used ladder truck on GovDeals.com. More information below and at www.govdeals.com/BlueIsland. 1997 Emergency One Fire Truck FIRE TRUCK, 12.7L L6 DIESEL. 95ft. Tower Ladder.. Approximate mileage is 50,000, due to the lights on the dashboard being inoperable. Starts and runs with a boost, and is drivable. There are no known mechanical …

Last week, in response to a troubling shooting incident that took place outside Raven’s Place in September, the City Liquor Commission held a hearing to consider punitive actions. After hearing all the evidence, I have made the decision to revoke the liquor licenses for Raven’s Place and The Vault. This is not a decision I make lightly. As a Mayor, …

Blue Island Police Department today announced it has been awarded a Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant to conduct additional traffic safety efforts. The STEP program focuses on high-visibility enforcement and strategies aimed at saving lives and preventing injuries by reducing traffic crashes. “We’re pleased to receive this grant to step up our road safety efforts with …

Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago is thrilled to partner with Mayor Bilotto and the City of Blue Island to provide free painting, electrical repairs, carpentry work and other home repairs. Applicants will be considered for all current programming including: • Safe at Home-grab bar installation & safety repairs (Spring 2023) • Veterans Repair Services (Fall 2022 through Summer 2024) • Warm …