City of Blue Island Illinois

City of Blue Island Illinois This is the official page for the City of Blue Island, IL. www.blueisland.org

The City of Blue Island was settled in 1835, making it one of the oldest communities in Chicagoland. It sits at the southern edge of a glacial ridge, which is where the uniquely-monikered city derived it’s name – its elevation and resulting surrounding azure-hazed fog made the community appear as if an island in a blue sea when viewed from a distance. Today, the City of Blue Island is known for it

s historic neighborhood charm, blended business and recreational downtown district, comprehensive community and business development initiatives, and active, diverse and creative residents who enjoy a multitude of events, and festivals year-round. For the latest on news and happenings in the city, follow Blue Island on Facebook at www.facebook.com/blueislandillinois and Twitter .

06/20/2026

**Western Avenue Bridge Repairs Begin June 22**

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs to the bridge that carries Western Avenue over the Cal Sag Channel in Blue Island will begin, weather permitting, Monday, June 22. ​

To complete the work, lane closures will be required on Western Avenue over the bridge, starting on the southbound side. At least one lane in each direction will remain open. Deck repairs on both sides of the bridge are expected to be completed before the Fourth of July. ​ ​ ​

The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Alternate routes are encouraged. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

City Hall will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. The City Clerk's office will be open on Saturda...
06/17/2026

City Hall will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

The City Clerk's office will be open on Saturday, June 20 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for city sticker purchase and other regular business.

06/17/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: PREPARE NOW FOR POSSIBLE SEVERE WEATHER ⚠️

The Blue Island area is expected to experience severe weather beginning Wednesday morning, with the potential for damaging winds, large hail, heavy rainfall, and localized power outages.

Residents are encouraged to take a few simple steps today to prepare:

• Secure outdoor furniture, trash cans, decorations, and other loose items.
• Charge cell phones, battery packs, and other essential devices.
• Fuel generators and ensure they are operated safely outdoors and away from structures.
• Have flashlights, batteries, and emergency supplies readily available.
• If you rely on oxygen concentrators, medical devices, or refrigerated medications, make contingency plans now and ensure extra supplies are available if possible.
• Check on elderly family members, neighbors, and anyone who may need assistance.
• Avoid parking vehicles under large trees whenever possible.

During severe weather, stay indoors and monitor trusted weather sources for updates. Never drive through flooded roadways, and report downed power lines to ComEd immediately. Assume all downed wires are energized and stay well away from them.

City officials will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as information becomes available. Please take a few moments now to prepare and stay weather aware.

06/13/2026

Storm Recovery Update – Power Restoration Expected Today by 6 pm

Good morning, Blue Island.

Below is the latest update regarding power restoration efforts following the June 10 storm.

According to ComEd, crews continue to work around the clock to restore service to all affected customers. Current estimates indicate that all storm-related outages are expected to be restored by 6:00 PM today.

Current Restoration Progress
• Customers in Town: 9,939
• Customers Restored: 5,701
• Customers Still Without Power: 1,278
• Restoration Progress: 81.7% Complete
• Open Outages Remaining: 54

ComEd and mutual assistance crews remain actively deployed throughout the area and will continue restoration efforts until all customers have service restored.

For outage updates and to report outages, please visit ComEd's outage center or contact ComEd directly.

Thank you for your continued patience as we recover from this storm.

06/12/2026

City Hall will be closed today as we navigate through power outages. Emergency services in the city are fully operating.

ComEd crews continue to work to address the mass outages caused by storms over the past two days. Restoration times vary by location and level of damage. As of now, they estimate full power restoration in the City by tomorrow evening. Please plan accordingly and check on family and neighbors in need.

06/12/2026

City Hall is without power and will be closed today. We will continue to post any utility updates as we receive them.

06/11/2026

⚠️ POWER OUTAGE UPDATE ⚠️

ComEd crews continue working throughout Blue Island to restore power following today's outages. We appreciate everyone's patience as repairs are completed.

Residents who remain without power are encouraged to take advantage of the City's available cooling centers:

📍 John D. Rita Recreation Center
2822 W. 141st Street
Open until 7:00 PM

📍 Salvation Army Community Center
2900 Burr Oak Avenue
Open until 4:00 PM

📍 Blue Island Public Library
2433 York Street
Open until 9:00 PM

Residents may also visit these locations to charge cell phones, tablets, and other electronic devices.

Please continue to use caution around downed power lines and report outages directly to ComEd. Additional updates will be shared as they become available.

Thank you to our community partners for helping provide safe, cool spaces for residents during this outage.

06/11/2026

Phones lines are currently down at City Hall due to the recent storms. Service and information requests can be emailed to [email protected] until our phone service is restored.

06/11/2026

The City is in frequent communication with ComEd as they work on restoring approximately 3,400 outages in town. At this time ComEd has not provided an estimated restoration time. We will provide updates to the public as we receive them.

If your power is out, remember to stay safe:

• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. • Use flashlights instead of candles to reduce fire risk. • Never operate generators indoors or in enclosed spaces. • Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from power surges when service is restored. • Treat all downed power lines as energized and stay far away. • Check on elderly neighbors, family members, and anyone who may need assistance.

06/10/2026

If your home or property has been damaged in the storm today, please take pictures, before a tree is removed or cut down if you can. Having photos of damage will help the City as we pursue disaster relief funds in the near future.

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Blue Island, IL

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Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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