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 »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 »ComEd Power Planting Program
ComEd has 2,700 trees to give away as a part of the new “Power Planting” program! To claim your free trees, visit arborday.org/comedfreetrees and enter the code AD2015 in the promo box on the checkout page. Trees will be mailed within one to two weeks. This offer is valid until May 15 or until supplies last, so act today!
Read More »Veterans Triangle Cleanup
The Urban Forestry Board is seeking volunteers to help weed and clean up at Veterans Triangle on Saturday, May 16 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Previous experience is always appreciated, but not necessary! All are welcome. If you have any favorite work gloves and/or weeding tools please bring them. For questions or for more information, contact Perry Recker at …
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