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Ward Redistricting Committee – Final Draft

After two public hearings and several submissions from the public, the Ward Redistricting Committee has released their final draft of the new wards. Final 2 Draft  Final Draft spreadsheet deviation To view the first draft plans, visit: https://www.blueisland.org/newblueisland/2015/12/23/ward-redistricting-committee-first-draft/ Remember to join us for another public hearing on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the East Annex of the City of Blue …

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January 26th City Council

Watch recorded City Council meetings via YouTube in the window below.  These meetings are also broadcast on Blue Island Television, which residents will find on Comcast channel 4 or At&T channel 99. Upcoming Meetings Name Date Finance Committee February 08, 2016 – 5:30 PM City Council Meeting February 09, 2016 – 8:00 PM Community Development Committee February 10, 2016 – 7:00 PM

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Passport Parking in Blue Island

Welcome to the new way to park in Blue Island!  Starting February 1, 2016 Passport Parking is the new easy and convenient way to pay for parking in Blue Island using a mobile phone, tablet or computer.  By April 1st, Passport Parking will replace old coin boxes at commuter train lots and streamline the process to sign up for overnight parking for …

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Ward Redistricting Committee – First Draft

After two public hearings and several submissions from the public, the Ward Redistricting Committee has released their first draft of the new wards. First draft displaying new wards with existing wards and streets First draft displaying new wards with existing wards First draft displaying new wards and streets First draft spreadsheet deviation for the City of Blue Island map Final 2 …

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Reduced Fees for Seniors

The City of Blue Island now offers its seniors who are 65 or older: $5 vehicle stickers (1 per household) Reduced trash rate for primary single family residence (currently 15.36 instead of 25.08) Reduced minimum water usage charge for primary single family residence (1,000 instead of 2,000 gallons per month) In order to ensure that all Seniors are receiving these …

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