City of Blue Island Illinois

09/07/2026

The City of Blue Island extends its deepest condolences to Mayor Fred Bilotto and his family on the passing of his beloved sister, Charissa Berrini.

Charissa was a proud daughter of former Treasurer and Alderman Carmine Bilotto and a dedicated public servant in her own right, having served as an Alderman for the City of Blue Island. Her commitment to the community reflected a family legacy of service and dedication to the people of Blue Island.

Beyond her years of public service, Charissa was a cherished daughter, sister, mother, wife, and friend. Her passing is a tremendous loss to those who knew and loved her, and her contributions to our community will not be forgotten.

During this difficult time, we keep Mayor Bilotto and the Bilotto & Berrini families in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in the memories they shared and in the lasting impact Charissa made on the people and community she served.

Rest in peace, Charissa. Your service, your spirit, and your legacy will always be remembered by the City of Blue Island. 🕊️💙

View Charissa Helena Berrini's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

09/03/2026

Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend, Blue Island. City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of the holiday, reopening on Tuesday with regular business hours.

Enjoy this image of a Labor Day parade in Blue Island in 1941.

Photo courtesy Blue Island Historical Society.

08/28/2026

🚧 DIVISION STREET BRIDGE CLOSURE – MONDAY, AUGUST 31

Please be advised that the Division Street Bridge will be fully closed to traffic on Monday, August 31, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to allow crews to complete a scheduled bridge inspection.

Motorists should plan ahead and use an alternate route during the closure.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

08/27/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE

123rd St. from Western Ave. to Artesian Ave. will be closed for repairs this Saturday, August 29, from approximately 8:00 AM–1:00 PM.

Please plan ahead and use an alternate route. Thank you for your patience while this work is completed.

08/27/2026

We had a great public meeting on the Park District's long-term plan on Monday! 🌳✨ If you were not able to make the meeting, you can still provide your input through our online survey. 📝💬 Follow the link at: https://blueislandparks.weebly.com/survey.html 🔗😊

Your input is valued!!!

08/26/2026

Mayor Bilotto, City officials, and members of the Blue Island Area Chamber of Commerce joined the owner and employees of All American Recycling on Friday to celebrate the grand opening of their new facility at 13500 Mozart Avenue in Blue Island!

We’re excited to welcome them to our community and wish them continued success as they grow their business in Blue Island. Congratulations!

08/22/2026

Pottery Boys Open House and demonstrations. Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 1pm to 4pm.

We spend the summer months in our Blue Island studio where we live ...

08/19/2026

🚛 NOW HIRING: CDL DRIVERS

The City of Blue Island is hiring truck drivers, and now is the perfect time to join the team that keeps our community moving!

If you have a CDL and are ready to put your skills to work serving Blue Island, we encourage you to learn more and apply today.

View the job posting and application details:
https://www.blueisland.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=100&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Truck-Driver-9

Please share with a qualified driver who may be a great fit!

08/19/2026

Emergency Warning System Testing Today

The City of Blue Island's emergency warning siren system is being serviced today, during which there may be intermittent activations. These activations are only a test as part of our system's regular maintenance.

08/17/2026

As a reminder, Thornton Road is closed to through traffic for bridge repairs beginning this week: