City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
The City of Blue Island, along with co-sponsors Blue Island American Legion Post 50 and MetroSouth Hospital, invite all Veterans to our second annual expo. The Veterans Expo will be held at the City Council Chambers, 2434 Vermont Street on April 10th from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. An all-American lunch will be served. All Veterans are welcome to find …
Read More »U.S. Census Bureau Distributes Census Forms
Blue Islanders Encouraged to Complete and Mail-Back 2010 Census Form Today, the U.S. Census Bureau distributed the 2010 Census to more than 130 million addresses across the nation. Mandated by the U.S. Constitution and conducted every 10 years, the census counts every man, woman and child. Mailing back the census form is the easiest way to participate in the 2010 …
Read More »100% Compliance With Tobacco Enforcement Campaign
The Blue Island Police Department is proud to announce that the City’s tobacco retailers were in 100% compliance during a recent tobacco enforcement campaign. The Police Department, under close supervision of Detectives, sent covert minors into tobacco selling establishments and the minors attempted to purchase tobacco products. Every establishment licensed to sell over the counter tobacco products was targeted. Every …
Read More »Calumet-Sag Trail Featured
“How much of Chicago’s wealth has come through those rail lines that drive everyone crazy? A lot of it, but again, that’s a historical legacy that’s not told or not recognized. I think Calumet-Sag Trail is going to bring a lot more recognition to the role those communities played in making the Chicagoland what it is today.” So says Steve …
Read More »City Hall Closed in Observance of President’s Day 2010
City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 15 in observance of President’s Day. City offices will reopen at their regular time on Tuesday, February 16th. The City of Blue Island wishes you a safe holiday weekend.
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