City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
The final Cruise Night for 2016 happens tonight, 9/12, and moves to Olde Western Avenue. Check out the cool cars OOW (on Olde Western). Thanks all for a successful Cruise Night season!
Read More »RainReady Blue Island Community Meeting
RainReady Community and the City of Blue Island will be hosting a meeting to further the discussion on flooding in your community. RainReady Blue Island Community Meeting August 25, 6:00 to 8pm Paul Revere Primary School 2300 W. 123rd Pl., Blue Island, IL 60406 At the meeting, you can: Learn about the causes of flooding in your community and give …
Read More »Division Street Bridge GRAND Opening!
The day many Blue Islanders have waited for: Mayor Vargas, all Blue Island elected officials, and State Rep Bob Rita invite YOU to attend the GRAND OPENING of the Division Street Bridge! The celebration begins at 5:30pm on Thursday, August 4. Meet at the south end of the bridge, at Canal Street.
Read More »WWII Marine Returns Home
Nearly 73 years after he was killed in World War II, the remains of a Marine from Blue Island will finally be returned to his family. PFC Charles Oetjen, USMC died in November of 1943 in the battle of Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands southwest of Hawaii. He arrived at O’Hare this morning and is on his way to Blue …
Read More »National Night Out 2016
Come join the Blue Island Police Department and celebrate National Night Out with the community on Tuesday, August 2! Meet us at the John D Rita Recreation Center, 2805 W 141st Street, for kids activities, animal show, raffle prizes and free food and drinks! Fun starts at 6pm and goes until 9pm. National Night Out Flyer
Read More »