City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
The 3rd annual Blue Island Arts Alliance Variety Show has a Rat Pack theme featuring local and outside performers. Blue Island’s own Jason Berry will be the DJ and emcee for the evening. When: Saturday, November 8, 7:00 p.m., $10 Where: Rock Island Public House, 13328 Olde Western Ave.
Read More »Blue Island Park District Halloween Flashlight Hunt
Blue Island Park District will be hosting a Halloween Flashlight Hunt at Memorial Park, 12804 Highland Avenue, to hunt for Halloween goodies! This is a great event for children looking for a challenge or adventure. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in costume and need to bring their own flashlight and bag to collect items. This is a family-friendly event …
Read More »Ursula Bielski – Haunted Lincoln Park Zoo!
Halloween with Ursula Bielski is a Blue Island tradition! The Blue Island Historical Society, Blue Island Public Library and the Blue Island Chamber of Commerce once again welcome author and ghost-lorist, Ursula Bielski, for her annual Blue Island visit. She will be speaking for the first time anywhere on her summer-long project, investigating Haunted Lincoln Park Zoo. She was invited …
Read More »Halloween Tick or Treat Hours
Halloween Trick or Treat hours on Friday, October 31st are from 3:00pm-7:00pm. Here are some Halloween-Safety-Tips from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. Be safe and have fun! Happy Halloween.
Read More »Blue Island Library presents Black Jack Logan
Storyteller and author, Brian Ellis, spins the story of Black Jack Logan. Black Jack Logan was a small town lawyer and big time Illinois politician. Grant’s favorite Field Officer and Mark Twain’s favorite Public Speaker. Lincoln’s bitter foe and fan, a racist and advocate for Negro equality. A founder of Memorial Day and an inspiration for Grant Park in Chicago. …
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