City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
High School District 218 is hosting a FREE Back to School Health Fair. at Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Avenue in Oak Lawn. Friday, August 9th Noon to 4PM This event will feature a limited number of free school physicals, free dental exams, and free vision screens, along with reduced-cost school physicals for $40; immunizations for $10; and comprehensive eye exams …
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Rocky Clark bill signed into law at Eisenhower High School
Police Officer Exam Notice On Sunday, August 4th, at Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, Governor Quinn signed into law a bill requiring all high school districts in Illinois to purchase catastrophic injury insurance, up to $3 million for each student, by January 2, 2014. Known as “Rocky’s Law”, it is named after former Eisenhower High School student, Rasul “Rocky” Clark, who …
Read More »Police Officer and Firefighter-EMT Exams
The Civil Service Commission in the City of Blue Island, IL will conduct examinations for the purpose of providing an eligibility list of persons qualified to be appointed to the positions of Police Officer and Firefighter-EMT. Click on a link below for details. PLEASE NOTE: Correction on the Firefighter Exam Notice Below: Applications submitted after September 6, 2013, 5:00pm or …
Read More »Fire Department Fundraiser
The Blue Island Fire Department was awarded a FEMA grant for more than $200,000 to purchase new telecommunication gear to enhance firefighter safety and effectiveness! This grant requires Blue Island to match a portion of the amount awarded. To help with this effort, the Blue Island Chamber of Commerce and Industry is holding a fundraiser at Double Play Saloon, 13011 Western Avenue, on …
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