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Aug 1, 2026

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Council approves water and planning items

Published Aug 1, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

City Council meeting summary

Council discussed possible ordinances on civil immigration enforcement on city property, parental accountability for minors’ unlawful acts, and future annexation opportunities near unincorporated areas bordering Blue Island. No final action was taken on these policy ideas at this meeting.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Blue Island reviews redevelopment plans

Council discussed possible TIF help for a proposed Marz Brewery redevelopment, but no financial agreement or dollar amount was approved.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

City Council meeting summary

Council discussed possible changes to commercial fence rules, a request to repave Sacramento Road at a property owner’s expense, and ongoing redevelopment talks for Napleton Lincoln. A resident also spoke against a proposed ban on scooters and motor bikes, asking for rules or a pilot program instead.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Blue Island council approves zoning and business changes

The City Council approved a series of zoning changes, special-use permits, code updates, and agreements, including a grocery store at 2418 Vermont, a tattoo parlor at 13351 Olde Western Ave., and new security cameras for City Hall.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Fire Department update and executive session

The City Council heard a Fire Department update covering staffing, emergency planning, vehicle replacements, and EMS capacity, then met in executive session to discuss probable litigation and property matters.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

City Council approves spending and agreements

The City Council approved payroll, accounts payable, road funding, insurance for parking lots, a Metra parking lot agreement, power generator maintenance, and a water affordability grant agreement.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

City Council approves key measures

The City Council approved several measures, including a special use permit for a women’s transitional residence at 2824 Union Street, a truck terminal expansion at 3500 W. 127th Street, and applications for grant funding tied to the Cal-Sag Trail and green landscaping projects.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Public hearing on annual appropriations

The City discussed its proposed annual appropriations ordinance and noted that it includes water bond funding for water main replacement and water meter projects in the current and upcoming fiscal periods.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Blue Island budget gap discussed

City leaders focused on closing a $328,000 budget gap, with officials saying they will look at cost savings, asset adjustments, and other financial steps before the March 10 public hearing.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

City Council approves sale agreement

Blue Island City Council approved a purchase sale agreement with Pharmascript, Inc., reappointed three commissioners to the new Board of Police and Fire Commissioners, and passed payroll, accounts payable, and the January Treasurer’s Report.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council approves fire, tax, and lease actions

The City Council approved changes to the fire and police commission code, new charges for lift assists, two Class 8 tax assessment renewals, and a rail lease amendment.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Council debates tax incentives and lift fees

City officials discussed whether to start charging a Blue Island assisted living facility for repeated lift-assist calls after about 434 responses in the past year, and they also reviewed property tax incentive renewals for C & H Development Corporation and Harvey Pallets.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Council approves water and planning items

Blue Island City Council approved payroll and accounts payable, adopted a revised water-loan ordinance, accepted CMAP technical assistance for a five-year capital improvement plan, and gave preliminary approval to a planned development at 11901–11955 S. Vincennes. The council also tabled a fire and police commission ordinance for further review.

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