City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
The Cook County Urban Agriculture Network and its partners are proud to announce the 1st Annual Southland Harvest Festival. We hope you can join us this Sat, October 15, 2011. See details below or download the flyer.
Read More »9-11-01 Anniversary Remembrance at MetroSouth (9/8)
Join us as we remember the 10-year anniversary of September 11, 2001. A United States Flag, which was flown over the United States Capitol on September 11 to commemorate the anniversary, will be presented to Dr. Enrique Beckmann, CEO of MetroSouth Medical Center. When: Thursday, September 8, 2- 3 p.m. Where: MetroSouth Medical Center, 12935 S. Gregory, Blue Island RSVP: Email Martha …
Read More »Bike Rodeo & Workshop for Blue Island’s Active Transportation Plan (8/27)
Join us to discuss walking, biking, and transit improvements in Blue Island. • Bring the kids for a BIKE RODEO! • A bicycle skills event. No bike…no problem – we have extras you can borrow! • Snacks and light refreshments will be served. When: August 27, 2011 – 10:30a-12p Where: Blue Island Library, 2433 York Street, Blue Island, IL Download the updated Non-Motorized Plan event flyer. [En …
Read More »Blue Island Garden Walk 2011 – Sunday, August 14
Don’t miss the Blue Island Garden Walk! Blue Island Garden Walk is a self-guided tour of 6 beautiful area gardens, including the Blue Island Park District Community Garden. When: Sunday, August 14 – 12-4p Where: Begins at Carr Gardens, 2357 York St. Tickets: $10 advance; $12 day of event; Available at Carr Gardens, 708-824-9171.
Read More »Cavalcade of Pride 2011
The Blue Island FORUM, Blue Island Historical Society, the Historic Preservation Commission, and City of Blue Island are once again asking neighbors and visitors to nominate Blue Island’s best homes and businesses for the annual Cavalcade of Pride awards. This year the awards celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Olde Western Historic District and the Historic Preservation Commission – that’s …
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