Blue Island Historic Preservation Commission
13051 Greenwood Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
Phone: (708) 396-7146  Email

About

The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was established in 1981 and is composed of 7 citizens appointed by the Mayor. The HPC provides the following services:

Landmark and Historic District Nominations

• The HPC makes recommendations to the City Council on preservation matters, including Landmark and Historic District nominations.

Certificate of Appropriateness

• The HPC issues owners of landmark properties a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for any exterior alteration or construction visible from the street or the public way, all requiring a building permit from the City.

Technical Assistance – Preservation Planning

• In addition, the HPC offers its technical expertise to help homeowners looking to develop a historically appropriate preservation plan for their property.

Meetings

The Commission meets on the 4th Thursday of every month at 7 pm (except November and December) in the City Hall East Annex at 2434 Vermont.  Meetings are open to the public.

Please call or email to obtain information to be included in the next meeting’s agenda.

Commissioners

Bob Adams, Chair
Amanda Stillwell, Secretary
Dr. Wayne Wolfe, Vice Chair
Mary Origel
Glen Szczypka
Steve Carr
Jason Berry
Marilyn Ferrin, Advisory Member