City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
Blue Island’s Neighborhood Watch Group #37 is having their 16th Annual Black Culture Night in the Blue Island East Annex, 2434 Vermont St, on Friday, February 17th. Dr. Mary Clark Bruce, Ph.D. from Governors State University is the honored Guest Speaker. Dr. Bruce is working on a documentary on Harlem Renaissance leader and jazz poet Langston Hughes. Honoring the 50th …
Read More »NYE Rock Around the Clock
Let’s Rock Around the Clock again! Meet your friends and neighbors in Uptown BI at the corner of Western and Vermont. Join the community countdown to 2017 with our famous Fire Department ball drop and fireworks show! Spread the word: share our event on Facebook.
Read More »#shopsmall this Saturday and Find Blue!
Small Business Saturday is just around the corner and we’re encouraging everyone to Shop Local. Blue Island’s Light Parade Committee has adopted this day with a fun Elf on the Shelf inspired hunt. Visit all 13 local businesses on this 2016 Elf on the Shelf sheet. Have an employee initial your sheet once you find our elf, Blue. Return your …
Read More »Prescription Drug Take Back
The Blue Island Police Department is accepting unused and expired prescription drugs and other medication on Saturday, October 22 from 10am to 2pm. Drug take backs are safer for our environment, keeping old medication out of landfills and our water supply.
Read More »Final Cruise Night on Olde Western
The final Cruise Night for 2016 happens tonight, 9/12, and moves to Olde Western Avenue. Check out the cool cars OOW (on Olde Western). Thanks all for a successful Cruise Night season!
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