Unfortunately, the Saturday, August 22, 2010 City of Blue Island Light Up the River Boat Parade and Fireworks event has been cancelled due to lack of boater participation.   The City is looking into funding opportunities to help encourage participation for this event in 2011.  We apologize for any inconvenience.  If you have any questions, contact Mary Poulsen, Marketing Director at mpoulsen@cityofblueisland.org.

Congressman Bobby L. Rush presents the District Business Week on August 23 – 27, 2010. Hosted by South Central Community Services, 8316 S. Ellis Ave, Chicago, this week-long series will help entrepreneurs gain knowledge about Federal stimulus efforts, boost business skills through training seminars, help with business certification (particularly MBE/WBE certification), and offer procurement and technical assistance as well as …

Numerous medical facilities and government agencies will join District 218 on Friday, August 13 in hosting a Back to School Health Fair at Richards High School in Oak Lawn. The event, which will run from 2 to 6 p.m., will feature: – School physicals for $40 (Parents must bring their student’s medical records, any insurance cards and accompany their children …

The City of Blue Island announces that the draft Analyses of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) for 12200 South Marshfield Avenue will be available for public review and comment for 30 days starting August 12, 2010.  The ABCA relates to the planned remediation activities at  the Northeast Mixed-Use Commercial Park Site.   The public comment period is from August 12 to September 11, 2010. All …

PACE 397 Route Blue Island/Moraine Valley/UPS: Eliminated Effective Mon, Aug 23, 2010 Due to declining ridership and the discontinuation of UPS funding, Pace Bus Route 397 will be eliminated after the last trip on Saturday, August 21, 2010. For details about Pace’s RideShare program and about alternate fixed route service options, please call (847) 364-7223. The Passenger Notice for the …