City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
The City of Blue Island has approved the following Halloween Hours for 2013: Thursday, October 31st from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. We have events scheduled throughout October. Join us for a ghoulish good time! Friday, October 18 — 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Passion of Dracula Meet Uptown at the park for a THEATER HIKE performance of the …
Read More »Blue Island Historical Society Architectural Walking Tour
Join us for a fun walk through our beloved city to learn about the buildings that make it great. Be sure to wear walking shoes. Refreshments will be served. WHEN Sunday, September 15, 2013, 1:00pm WHERE Masonic Temple 12757 Western Avenue Blue Island, IL 60406 Parking is available in the city lot just south of the building. TICKETS $10.00 each …
Read More »“Along the Chicago South Shore and South Bend Rail Line” Author Presentation and Q&A
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 …
Read More »Blue Heart
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 …
Read More »Uptown-TOD Zoning District Hearing
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 …
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