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 »City Council Awards
Mayor Vargas and the Department Head presented the following Awards: Pictured: Director Rita, Dispatcher Tina Nedved and 911 Supervisor Jim McGeever Telecommunicator of the Year (911): Tina Nedved Pictured: Director John Rita, Corporal Chris Connors and Daughters, Mayor Vargas and Deputy Chief Cornell Policeman of the Year: Corporal Chris Connors Pictured: Director John Rita, Firefighter Ken Dompeling, Mayor Vargas, Chief …
Read More »Believe in Blue Island
Check out Alderman Tom Hawley’s email Believe in Blue Island April 17 2015 to find out about this week’s events, programs and things you should know. Thanks Tom!
Read More »Amphibians
On Tuesday, April 7th at 7pm, the Friends of the Forest Preserves presents Amphibians and the Climate at the Blue Island Library, 2433 York Street. The Calumet region is home to a stunning array of amphibians, like the leopard frog and tiger salamander. DePaul University Biology Professor, Joseph Milanovich, explores what can be lot a weather patterns shift. For more …
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
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