Events

Friday, April 1st Sip a glass of wine. Paint a pretty picture. Come to the Blue Island Public Library at 6:30 pm this Friday for this fun event. $35 includes wine, snacks and materials. Space is limited to 25, so sign up soon! 10% off for current members of the Friends of the Library. Proceeds go to fund Library projects. …

Saturday, April 2nd Operation Honor is hosting a Cosmic Bowl event (Eagles Hall Bowling Alley, 2427 Grove St) on Saturday, April 2nd from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm to raise funds for the Operation: Honor-Blue Island event to be held August 27th at Memorial Park. Additionally, they raise money for care packages for personnel serving overseas and training of service …

UPDATE: To register for programs at the John D. Rita Recreation Center, visit: https://www.blueisland.org/john-d-rita-recreation-center/ Thank you to everyone who attended the re-opening of the Recreation Center and dedication to former Mayor John D. Rita and Alderman Carlee Jackson. Mayor Vargas joined area state representatives, family of two former community leaders and local residents to reopen the Recreation and Community Center after …

Tuesday, March 22nd Watch recorded City Council meetings via YouTube in the window below.  These meetings are also broadcast on Blue Island Television, which residents will find on Comcast channel 4 or At&T channel 99. City Council regular meetings are archived online as well.  These meetings are also broadcast on Blue Island Television, which residents will find on Comcast channel 4 or …

Tuesday, March 22nd This Tuesday at 7:00 pm Richard and Bill Bauer will be presenting Cal-Sag Channel, a slide presentation about the history and rebuilding of the Cal-Sag Channel.  Please join us at the Blue Island Historical Society /Albee House, 13018 Maple Avenue, to see some great pictures and learn information about the rebuilding project.  This is a FREE event!  For …