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Yard Waste/Fall Leaf Pick Up Reminder

leaf bag pick up

Leaves must be put in leaf bags or plastic containers next to your trash toters, and will be picked up on your scheduled garbage day. No plastic bags please. Do not place loose leaves in parkways! Leaves left in the parkway will not be picked up and cause sewer issues. Please be considerate of your neighbors and your community and …

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Day of the Dead Celebration 2021

Join City of Blue Island officials, your friends and neighbors and celebrate Day of the Dead with a Remembrance Altar, Music, Food, and Shopping. Residents are invited to drop off copies of photos of their loved ones at the City Clerk’s Office before November 2. Photos may not be returned so please submit copies only – no originals. Those interested …

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Temporary Road Closure at 127th and Lincoln St.

detour

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), in conjunction with Metra, is planning to repair the badly deteriorated at-grade railroad crossing on 127th Street at Lincoln Street. Metra has this work scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, 2021 through Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Detour routes will be in effect the duration of the repair work. Please see the below map for detour …

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BOO! Island Scarecrow Decorating

scarecrow decorating

Celebrate fall and help decorate Boo! Island for the season by signing up your business, club, or organization to decorate a scarecrow to display in front of your business or at the Park at York & Western. This event is free and sign up is limited. Download the form below and return to the Clerk’s Office or send by email …

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Parking Restrictions Announced Ahead of “Lightyears” Production In Blue Island

The Amazon series “Lightyears” returns to Blue Island to film next week. Please be aware of the following temporary parking restrictions: Monday, Sept 13th thru Wednesday Sept 15th 6AM – 6PM West Side of Maple Ave from Prairie St. to Walnut St. Tuesday, Sept 14th: 11AM – 9PM Both Sides of Maple Ave from Prairie St. to Walnut St. Both …

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