Blue Island 911-Supervisor, Jim McGeever and Mayor Domingo Vargas A Proclamation was read at the City of Blue Island April 8th City Council meeting announcing April 13th – 19th “National Telecommunicator Week”. Blue Island thanks all of the men and women in our 911 Department who are truly the first responders when accidents occur.

Dan Colyer being congratulated by Mayor Domingo Vargas Dan Colyer, Colyer Signs, was honored at The April 8th City Council meeting for being in business in Blue Island for 50 years. Congratulations Dan and family.

From left to right, Deputy Fire Chief Jim Klinker, Fire Chief Mark Luety, Lt. Thomas Zelinski, Firefighter William Kirby and Firefighter Harry O’Hagan. Absent from the photo are Firefighters William Abbatacola and Andrew Walsh. Five City of Blue Island Firefighters were recognized by EMS Medical Director Bernard Heilieser, D.O. for their outstanding efforts when responding to a cardiac arrest call …

Celebrate spring and enjoy tea with friends at the historic Albee House. Suggested donation is $20.00 per person. Reservations required. WHEN Saturday, April 26, 2014 12:00pm-2:00pm WHERE 13018 Maple Avenue Blue Island, IL 60406 MORE INFO P: 708-371-8546 E: events@blueislandhistoricalsociety.com www.blueislandhistoricalsociety.com

Lots of thanks to the Cub Scouts and their parents who volunteered to help with the landscaping at Veteran’s Plaza. They helped pick up trash, pruned roses and butterfly bushes and removed some of the winter annuals. They were guided by troop leaders Cliff Black, Joe Ruiz and Urban Forestry Board members Perry Recker and Laura Mast. And a special …