City of Blue Island Discover Blue Island, The Historic Heart of Chicago Southland

Save the date, June 28th, to dispose of household chemicals, batteries, aerosol cans and more. See flyer for more details Household Waste Collection Read More »

Blue Island 911-Supervisor, Jim McGeever and Mayor Domingo Vargas A Proclamation was read at the City of Blue Island April 8th City Council meeting announcing April 13th – 19th “National Telecommunicator Week”. Blue Island thanks all of the men and women in our 911 Department who are truly the first responders when accidents occur. Read More »

Dan Colyer being congratulated by Mayor Domingo Vargas Dan Colyer, Colyer Signs, was honored at The April 8th City Council meeting for being in business in Blue Island for 50 years. Congratulations Dan and family. Read More »

From left to right, Deputy Fire Chief Jim Klinker, Fire Chief Mark Luety, Lt. Thomas Zelinski, Firefighter William Kirby and Firefighter Harry O’Hagan. Absent from the photo are Firefighters William Abbatacola and Andrew Walsh. Five City of Blue Island Firefighters were recognized by EMS Medical Director Bernard Heilieser, D.O. for their outstanding efforts when responding to a cardiac arrest call ... Read More »

Lots of thanks to the Cub Scouts and their parents who volunteered to help with the landscaping at Veteran’s Plaza. They helped pick up trash, pruned roses and butterfly bushes and removed some of the winter annuals. They were guided by troop leaders Cliff Black, Joe Ruiz and Urban Forestry Board members Perry Recker and Laura Mast. And a special ... Read More »