Yearly Archives: 2014

Black History Month Celebration

Blue Island Neighborhood watch Group #37 has put together a wonderful program to celebrate Black History Month. There will be music, refreshments and the guest of honor is Tyrone Haymore, founder of the Robbins Historical Society and Museum. The Highlighted presentation is the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This free event promotes and shares the knowledge of Historians and Afro-American …

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Don’t Forget Ladies Night!

Find that perfect gift for someone or treat yourself! Vendors will be selling jewelry, purses, fleeces, glitzy t-shirts, candles and more! Stressful week? Get a mini-massage. Taste the latest craze: Cakepops and Cupcakes! Relax and enjoy a variety of martinis, great shopping and good friends (old and new!). When: Friday, February 7th starting at 7PM Where: The Meadows Golf Club, …

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WE WON!

Mayor Domingo Vargas being interviewed by Alyssa Edes with WBEZ Radio Thank you Blue Island residents, visitors and fans of our fine community. Your votes placed us on top of Oak Park and Evanston in Curious City’s GULP Smackdown. See the results here. We’re excited to share with WBEZ’s listeners the story of the “center of the universe”… Blue Island!

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Believe in Blue Island

Thanks to Tom’s email we have a comprehensive list of upcoming events and what is happening in town! Believe in Blue Island 1 30 2014

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Former 7th Ward Alderman Dale Elton

Our condolences to Police Office Mike Elton on the loss of his father, Russell Dale Elton. Dale served as Alderman of the 7th Ward in Blue Island for 30 years. Dale will be greatly missed. To read his obituary, click Russell Dale Elton

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