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Renovation of Metra Vermont Street Station Begins This Fall

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October 13, 2021 – Blue Island Mayor Fred Bilotto announced today that Metra Board of Directors approved a $3.1 million contract to renovate the historic Vermont Street Station on the Rock Island Line. The depot, 2300 W. Grove St., was built in 1868. It serves as a station on the Rock Island mainline and as the southern end of the …

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City Hall Closed Monday, October 11

City Hall will be closed on Monday, October 11 in observance of the federal holiday. Normal hours of operation resume on Tuesday, October 12.

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Clerk’s Office Extended Hours Effective October 16, 2021

Beginning on October 16, The City of Blue Island Clerk’s Office will be open with extended hours during the evenings and the first Saturday of the month: Monday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Friday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm First Saturday of …

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Yard Waste/Fall Leaf Pick Up Reminder

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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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