Annual Hydrant Flow Testing and Maintenance will begin around the City of Blue Island beginning today, with expected completion by the end of October. Flow testing requires a large quantity of water and may disturb sediment that has settled in the City’s water lines. Residents and business owners who notice a discoloration in their water supply should allow an outdoor …
Read More »Anyone who lives anywhere in Cook County and sustained damages from the storms or flooding between June 29, 2023, and July 2, 2023, is eligible to apply. You do not have to have a preliminary damage report on file to apply.
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A Fourth of July tradition returns to Blue Island, bringing families, friends, and neighbors together to celebrate our nation’s independence. The parade will run south from Prairie Street to Grove Street, through the heart of our historic Uptown business district beginning at noon – but the fun doesn’t stop there! The festivities continue later at our Waterfall Park, with a …
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With extreme heat in our area this week, we would like to encourage you to utilize cooling centers within the community. Below are some temporary cooling locations, and the hours they’ll be open during the extreme heat predicted for Tuesday, August 22 thru Thursday, August 24: 1. THE MEADOWS GOLF CLUB, 2802 123RD STREET | Open 10 a.m. – 8 …
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Celebrate Blue Island’s rich labor history – including our city’s role in the historic Pullman Strike of 1894 – at our Labor Day Weekend Fireworks display! The fun starts at 4 p.m. with food, drinks, music, and more at the intersection of Fulton Street and Irving Avenue, with a fireworks finale you won’t want to miss. When: Saturday, September 2 …
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