Announcements

Community Meeting on Backyard Sustainability

Join us for a community meeting on sustainability practices that can be implemented in your own backyard. Where: Evangelical Community Church, 2237 W. 120th Street When: October, 23, 2013 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meeting, supported by our 7th Ward Aldermen and Neighborhood Watch #37, will be facilitated by students from University of Illinois-Chicago. Participants will have the opportunity to visit stations …

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Final Cruise Night for 2013

Join us on Monday, October 14 for the Columbus Day Holiday as we cap off a great Cruise Night season. Meet in Uptown Blue Island at Western Ave & York St at 5pm. We cruise to Olde Western at 6pm! Dine at one of our restaurants or sit back, enjoy the cars and tunes. Thanks to all for a successful …

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Halloween 2013

The City of Blue Island has approved the following Halloween Hours for 2013: Thursday, October 31st from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. We have events scheduled throughout October. Join us for a ghoulish good time! Friday, October 18 — 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Passion of Dracula Meet Uptown at the park for a THEATER HIKE performance of the …

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National Prescription Drug Take Back: Oct. 26

Blue Island joins the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago in participating in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Proper disposal of unwanted or expired medicine is good for the environment.  When flushed, these drugs can end up contaminating our streams and lakes. In additional to the environmental benefits, proper disposal of unwanted …

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Call for Part Time Police Officers

The Blue Island Police Department is now accepting applications for Part Time Police Officer. Qualifications: You must be at least 21 years of age to apply You must be a citizen of the United States You must possess a valid driver’s license You must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent GED Military and/or College preferred Bilingual a plus All …

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