City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
The Friends of the Rock Island are having their 21st Semi-Annual Chicagoland Meeting on Saturday, May 9th, from 6:30 pm to 9 pm at Grace United Methodist Church in the lower level. There will be a “Mini” Swap Meet and Display at 6:30. Bring items you want to trade, sell or show. There are a limited number of tables and …
Read More »Beware of Ruse Burglaries
This the time of year when law enforcement begins receiving calls from our elderly regarding Ruse Burglaries. As business owners and residents, we ask you to keep an extra watch on your elderly family members and neighbors. The Ruse Burglary is as simple as an offender comes to the door and states they are from the City’s water department or …
Read More »Good News and Openings in April
April was a good month for Blue Island. Mayor Vargas, City officials and staff came together to celebrate Arbor Day at the newly reopened Blue Island Recreation Center at 2805 W 141st Street. Students from Posen Robbens School District 143 1/2 joined the Mayor to help plant trees. We also welcome our newest business, the Blue Island Beer Co. Located …
Read More »Blue Island Honors Arbor Day
The Blue Island City Council passed a Proclamation stating April 16, 2015 as Arbor Day in Blue Island. Click to read the Arbor Day Proclamation 2015. On Thursday, April 16th, The Student Council and Student Representative from Gordon Elementary School helped Mayor Domingo Vargas plant a tree in front of the Blue Island Recreation Center. A total of four Flowering …
Read More »How You Can Help Tornado Victims in Kirkland, IL
The Mayor’s Assistant, Marisol Barrera, spoke with Blue Island Resident, Adam Roush, who is helping the victims of the tornado in Kirkland, IL and posted the following: “The Mayor is looking to post information on our Blue Island media to help get the word out on how our community can help the victims of the recent tornado that hit. A …
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