City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
Every Monday in Summer York St is closed to traffic between Gregory and Western, except for antique and other noteworthy cars. This family-friendly event provides a great opportunity to stroll York St and see some great vintage cars and check out what people have done to restore and preserve these great vehicles! You’ll see everything from cars from the 40’s …
Read More »Flag Salute for Memorial Day
Flags fly with great pride this Memorial Day weekend on Western Avenue and in front of City Hall. Blue Island wants to salute all of our soldiers and veterans who put their lives on the line for our freedom. Thank you for your service!
Read More »2nd Annual Open Streets Event – June 7
On Sunday, June 7, Greenwood Avenue will be closed from 123rd to 127th for our 2nd Annual Open Streets event! The Blue Island Community Health Coalition, the American Heart Association and the Active Transportation Alliance have partnered to host this event aimed at getting people outdoors and playing in the streets! Each block will feature a different activity from Yoga to …
Read More »Memorial Day and American Legion Fundraiser
The Blue Island American Legion Post 50, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the Legion will host their annual Memorial Day Observance at 11 am on Monday, May 25th at Memorial Park. All are invited to attend. Post 50’s Annual Pancake Breakfast is on Saturday, May 30th from 7 am to 1 pm at Christ Memorial Church. Tickets …
Read More »Blue Island Bulletin for May 2015
Our new Blue Island Bulletin is available now. Be sure to check out a message from Mayor Vargas, news from Arbor Day celebrations and the Blue Island Beer Co., plus add our upcoming events to your May calendar! Click here to download: Blue Island Bulletin May 2015 https://www.blueisland.org/new2/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/11/blue-island-bulletin-for-may-2015/Blue-Island-Bulletin-May-2015.pdf
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