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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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The City of Blue Island and Mayor Fred Bilotto are proud to announce the initial phase of resurfacing more than 50 city blocks will begin on September 1, 2022. The first streets to be addressed are Artesian, Cochran, and Fairview. A map of all streets included in the first phase of work is included below. This is the first phase …
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