City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
The Forest Preserve of Cook County Kickapoo Woods prairie is recovering after years of neglect and overgrowth. Come see the areas that have been restored and those still needing help. Saturday, November 8th from 10am-Noon, Kickapoo Woods, 14498 S. Halsted in Riverdale. Use this volunteer time as Service Hours, learn new skills and volunteers also get free Cider and Donuts! …
Read More »Blue Island Park District Halloween Flashlight Hunt
Blue Island Park District will be hosting a Halloween Flashlight Hunt at Memorial Park, 12804 Highland Avenue, to hunt for Halloween goodies! This is a great event for children looking for a challenge or adventure. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in costume and need to bring their own flashlight and bag to collect items. This is a family-friendly event …
Read More »Greening of Blue Island
Eighteen New Syringa Ivory Silk Lilac Trees are being planted on Olde Western Avenue . Public Works is doing a great job planting these trees. Mayor Vargas noted that the Trees will look great in the Spring and the planting is part of the beautification of Blue Island!
Read More »State Funding for Division Street Bridge
Front Row: Mayor Domingo Vargas; Rep. Bob Rita; Alderman Nancy Rita; Alderman Charissa Berrini; Alderman Candace Carr Back Row: Treasurer Carmine Bilotto; Calumet Township Trustee Rosalind Priest; Alderman Nancy Thompson; Alderman Jim Johanson; Alderman Kevin Donahue; City Clerk Randy Heuser; Alderman Tom Hawley; Alderman Jairo Frausto and Calumet Township Assessor Fred Bilotto On Monday, October 13th, Rep. Robert Rita announced …
Read More »Veterans Parade
Show your support for our Veterans at the 6th Annual Veterans Parade and car show in Blue Island on Saturday, November 8th. The parade starts at 11:00am at 123rd and Western and will travel south on Western to Union Street. It will then proceed west to Memorial Park, 127th & Highland Avenue. Show your support and have a great time. …
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