Metra is holding public meetings and seeks public comment on the following proposed policies: Title VI Major Service Change Policy Title VI Disparate Impact Policy Disproportionate Burden Policy You can read the draft policy by visiting www.metrarail.com The South Suburban Cook County public meeting is planned for Tuesday, September 3rd,  Homewood Village Hall, Council Chambers, 2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL …

The Blue Island Public Library presents VIVA MEXICO, 13th Annual Celebration of Mexico’s Independence This year’s event includes performance by Blue Island vocalist Eugenio Gil, The Ballet Folklo’rico of the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council A tribute to World War II’s “Aztec Eagles”, an unheralded unit of Mexican Fighter Pilots present by Professor Antonio Delgado, PhD. The program ends …

Former Blue Island Alderman and past City Treasurer, Andy Botte passed away.  Bunting has been placed on City Hall to honor his dedication to Blue Island.  Andy will be missed.  Our condolences to his family.   Read Andy’s obituary and funeral service information on Krueger Funeral Home website.

South suburban Mayors and Managers announces two upcoming events to help homeowners On Saturday, August 24th from 9am-2pm at Solutions church, 4818 Southwick Drive in Matteson, IL, the Neighborhood Housing Services of  Chicago is hosting a Help for Homeowners Event   FREE help for struggling homeowners.  HUD-approved housing experts will help prepare applications for mortgage assistance and will submit directly to your mortgage company.  …

Blue Island is hosting a workshop organized by MPC on Tuesday, August 27: Tools and Funding for Stormwater Management, Habitat Restoration and Waterfront Access in the Calumet Region. Speakers include Christine Davis from IEPA and John Murray from MWRD.  From the invite: This workshop will present timely and useful information on funding programs such as the new Chi-Cal Rivers Fund …