City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
City Hall will be closed on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Have a safe and happy Christmas Blue Island!
Read More »City Hall Closed December 24 & 25
Blue Island Receives $698k in CARES Act Funding to Offset COVID Costs; Upgrade Emergency Medical Services
December 22, 2020, Blue Island, Illinois: On December 18, 2020, the City of Blue Island was notified of Cook County’s acceptance of its CARES Act funding application, resulting in a check to Blue Island in the amount of $698,816.33. The funds will help offset extra operational costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as provide initial funding for the …
Read More »City of Blue Island Announces Employee Recognition
Nominee Tony Esparza Tony was nominated by Blue Island Police Chief Bernadine Rzab. She says: “Tony has been employed since 2003 as our janitor/maintenance employee. Tony takes on many responsibilities inside and outside of the building, keeping it clean and in proper working order. He is responsible for general maintenance and restocking supplies. He has to, on many occasions, provide …
Read More »Metra Schedule Changes Effective January 11
On January 11, 2021, Metra will be making changes to schedules on multiple lines throughout their system, including the MED/Blue Island Branch and the MED South Chicago. Click here to view the updated schedule and read more below.
Read More »Structural Tree Pruning Week of December 14, 2020
Arborists from Openlands will be in Blue Island’s 4th and 5th Wards during the week of December 14, 2020, to provide structural tree pruning services for the trees planted in the spring of 2018.
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