Mayor Bilotto and the City of Blue Island invite you to our annual celebration to ring in the new year, complete with music, ball drop and fireworks! After the event, continue the revelry along Western and Olde Western Avenue. When: The fun starts on December 31 at 11:30 p.m. Where: Intersection of Western Avenue and Vermont Street

In preparation for this weekend’s Christmas in Blue Island Festivities, the following parking lot closure and street parking restrictions will be enforced: The parking lot on the East side of Western Avenue between Union and High Streets will be closed on December 3-4 to make room for the Kris Kringle Mart. Be sure to stop by and shop on December …

City Hall will be closed Thursday, November 25 through Sunday, November 28, reopening with regular hours on Monday, November 29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, Blue Island!