Announcements

Fireworks at the Falls, 2023!

Blue Island’s annual waterfront celebration returns on July 1! Celebrate the beginning of summer with music, food, and drinks, followed by a dazzling fireworks display over the waterfalls along the Cal Sag Channel. When: The festivities begin at 4 p.m., fireworks start at 9 p.m. Where: Waterfall Park, intersection of Fulton St. & Irving Ave. This event is brought to …

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Flower Sale & Chalk the Walk

Don’t miss our Flower Sale and Chalk the Walk! When: May 20 and June 3, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Where: York and Western

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2023 City Vehicle Stickers

City sticker sales begin online and at the City Clerk’s Office on Monday, May 1, 2023. The deadline to purchase city stickers is Friday, June 30, 2023. Stickers are available to purchase online and at the City Clerk’s Office: 13051 Greenwood Ave. Blue Island, IL 60406 Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays in June from 8:00 a.m. to …

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City of Blue Island awarded urban forestry funding

The City of Blue Island was awarded a $22,460 grant to complete tree inventories and develop a management plan for its urban forest. The funds were provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Urban and Community Forestry Partner Grant Program, and administered by The Morton Arboretum and the …

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Celebrating Women’s History – 3rd Ward Alderman Nancy Rita

During the month of March, the City of Blue Island is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring the outstanding women who work for or have been elected to serve the City. Meet Nancy Rita, 3rd Ward Alderman in the City of Blue Island. HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE CITY OF BLUE ISLAND? I was elected in April 2011. …

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