Announcements

An Angel’s Touch Fundraiser 2018

This Saturday, October 6, 2018 is the annual fundraiser for An Angel’s Touch at Double Play Saloon. Enjoy food, music, raffles, and having a good time for a good cause! Admission is $15 and doors open at 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Jude Coyle at jmorancoyle@aol.com.

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Cal-Sag Trail Update

Learn about the new trail segment crossing the Little Calumet River at Fay’s Point just east of Ashland Avenue, connecting to Whistler Woods and the Major Taylor Trail. Project sponsors and consultants will provide an update on the schedule for completion of all remaining links in the entire 26-mile Cal-Sag Trail connecting to an even wider trail network. When: Monday, …

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Tree Planting Volunteers Needed

The next tree planting is scheduled for Saturday, September 22, and volunteers are needed! Up to 60 trees will be planted in parkways and yards, particularly in the northwest side of Blue Island. The planting crew will be meeting at Veterans Memorial Intermediate School and Kerr Middle School, breaking up into groups of 4-5, and planting a few trees within …

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Happening at The Salvation Army in Blue Island

Stay up to date on all the programming & events The Salvation Army offers to the residents of Blue Island and our surrounding area! The Salvation Army Cross Generations in Blue Island 2900 W. 127th Street (Burr Oak Ave) Blue Island, IL 60406 708-332-0100 Click an image to enlarge

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CSX Railroad to begin repair work on Broadway Crossing beginning August 20

CSX Railroad is scheduled to close the Broadway crossing for complete removal and replacement of a double set of rails and ties. Closure is scheduled beginning 9:00 am on Monday, August 20th and ending at 3:00 pm Friday, August 31st, weather permitting.

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