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A snow storm is predicted for our area. This is a reminder not to park in a Snow Route if we receive more than 2 inches of snow. This allows the streets to be plowed safely. There is NO PARKING on Snow Routes after 2 inches of snow. VEHICLES WILL BE TOWED. Thank you for your cooperation. Snow routes are ... Read More »

The City of Blue Island is seeking applicants for the position of Part-Time Payroll Contractor and Part-Time Human Resource Consultant. Candidate submissions must be received by 4:00 pm on Thursday, December 12, 2013. View or download the Payroll Contractor posting here. View or download the Human Resource Consultant posting here. Please send all submissions to Matt Anastasia at mjanastasia@cityofblueisland.org Read More »

November 30th is Small Business Saturday, a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Small Business Saturday is a national movement to drive shoppers to local merchants across the U.S. Join the movement, spread the word! The following Blue Island businesses are participating in Small Business Saturday Aztek Ink ... Read More »

Do you need help paying winter heating bills?  Assistance may be available for Thornton Township residents. Attend the 2013 Energy Fair on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Thornton Township Hall in South Holland from 8am to 1pm. This event is open to Thornton Township residents only, and documentation is required. Download the event flyer here. Call 708-596-6040 ext. 3132 for more ... Read More »

CSX will have equipment doing track improvements at various locations from October 24 – 26 barring any setbacks.  There may be some short delays associated with crossings.  There will also be noise and activity around the tracks that residents aren’t accustomed to. Additionally, CSX will be performing maintenance improvements at the crossing on 123rd Street just east of Kedzie beginning ... Read More »