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Author Cynthia Ogorek will be discussing her latest book, “Along the Chicago South Shore and South Bend Rail Line” of the Images of America series. From a world-class city through rolling agricultural acres, from steel mills through a national lakeshore, some 200 vintage photographs illustrate the unique view of the Calumet region that South Shore passengers have traditionally enjoyed, click …

Blue Heart: Call For Participation |  Ongoing This is an open call to make your own ‘Blue Heart’ artwork for an ongoing, community exhibit organized by 12840 Gallery. Guidelines and submission information can be found at www.12840Gallery.com. Blue Heart Workshop | June 23, 2012, 11:00am-3:00pm Create, collaborate, discuss, plan or experiment with materials for your Blue Heart artwork in this …

The City of Blue Island has proposed the adoption of a new zoning district: the Uptown-Transit Oriented Development (U-TOD) district. On Monday, May 14 at 6pm the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed district.  The meeting will be held at the East Annex, 2434 Vermont Street, Blue Island.  The Blue Island Plan Commission …

Attention all Blue Island business owners and residents!  The Blue Island Historical Society invites you to document your life in Blue Island, during Preservation Week 2012, April 22-28, 2012. To participate, submit your digital files or printed photos and documents to BIHS, where the materials will then have a permanent home in the Blue Island Historical Society archives. History is happening now–let’s …

If you missed the Comprehensive Plan Open House, you still have an opportunity to review the draft plan and submit comments through 4/23. The draft plan, maps and recommendations are available for review and comment at the following locations: • Blue Island Public Library • Tommy A. Brown Sports Association • Online   The Blue Island Comprehensive Plan builds on previous planning and …