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  The City of Blue Island has been selected by the non-profit Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago who  partners annually with Cook County to improve the homes of elderly, disabled or low-income residents who are selected following a vetting process. The renovations take the selected homes and, through the work of volunteers and  improve them for their residents. This community-rebuilding project, which …

Through this holiday weekend, our area will be experiencing above normal temperatures. Make sure you stay safe and remember the contact information for the City of Blue Island Public Safety agencies Department Address Contact Number Blue Island Police Department 13031 Greenwood Ave (708)-597-8601 Blue Island Fire Department 2450 Vermont St (708) 396-7072 Non-emergency number 13031 Greenwood Ave (708) 385-1313 Below …

The City of Blue Island is excited to announce  their partnership with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District in a green infrastructure project that will help reduce flooding in Blue Island. This project continues the City of Blue Island’s effort in reducing stormwater run off. Starting Wednesday, August 19th, there will be an installation of six rain gardens at the following …

Saturday, August 22nd. The Pottery Boys are having an open house this Saturday from 12-8 pm! They will be showing pottery, moasics, paintings, drawing and jewelry. There will also be a silent auction to benefit hospice in memory of Andrew Knoell and Jon Dean. There will be tents with different artists in the yard as well! Pottery Boys Pottery:13201 Olde …

Next Monday, August 17th, the City of Chicago will begin work on the Longwood Avenue sewer improvement project. The project will begin on 119th street and work its way north. One lane, for eastbound traffic, will remain open. Both westbound lanes will be closed. There will be message boards stationed at Western and Vincennes along with detour signs to alert …