City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
As part of the Calumet Region (from the Indiana Dunes to Blue Island) becoming a National Heritage Area, the Field Museum is conducting Community Conversations. Topics covered to date are the Arts, Industry and History in the Calumet area. The next topic is Environmental Heritage in the Calumet Region. Since this is a Bi-state effort two meetings will be held; …
Read More »Annual IKE HIKE
The Annual Ike Hike, 5K run and 1 mile walk, hosted by Dwight D. Eisenhower HS, will take place on Saturday, April 25th. To register on-line, visit www.ikehike.com. Ike Hike Flyer
Read More »Create your own Easter Centerpiece!
Adorn your Easter table with a centerpiece you crafted! You will create your own centerpiece for Easter dinner and at the same time have great fun with all who attend. Make your centerpiece on Wednesday, April 1st (NO JOKE) at the Meadows. All supplies included To complement the evening, snacks will be served with a complimentary Easter drink. The cost …
Read More »Calumet National Heritage Area Feasibility Study
The City of Blue Island borders the west end of the Calumet Heritage area, with the Indiana Dunes bordering the east end. The Calumet Heritage Partnership (CHP) is facilitating a feasibility study to help designate a Calumet National Heritage Area. As part of this effort, public meetings are being held dealing with the Arts, History and Industry in the Calumet …
Read More »Siren Testing
Beginning Tuesday, March 3rd, 10:00am; the sirens throughout Blue Island will be tested the first Tuesday of every month at 10:00am. In an emergency, the sirens will blare to indicate a Tornado siting. If this should happen, you should take cover immediately. Although tornadoes can happen any time of the year, tornado season in Illinois is from mid-March through June.
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