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 »Tools and Funding for Stormwater Management, Habitat Restoration and Waterfront Access in the Calumet Region
Blue Island is hosting a workshop organized by MPC on Tuesday, August 27: Tools and Funding for Stormwater Management, Habitat Restoration and Waterfront Access in the Calumet Region. Speakers include Christine Davis from IEPA and John Murray from MWRD. From the invite: This workshop will present timely and useful information on funding programs such as the new Chi-Cal Rivers Fund …
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 »OPERATION: Thank a Vet!
Join us for the 4th Annual Blue Island Veterans Parade on Saturday, November 10th. The parade sets off at 11am from Hart Park at 123rd Street and travels south down Western Avenue to Union Street, heading west to Memorial Park for a celebration of our Veterans’ service with a military vehicle exhibit and classic car show! Saturday, November 10th, 2012 …
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