City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
The Active Transportation Alliance has drafted a plan for Blue Island to help guide the City as it develops an Active Transportation Network. This Plan will be presented by ATA on Tuesday, February 28 at City Council. Download the Draft of Blue Island’s Active Transportation Plan Here! [7.05 MB] Building on our groundbreaking, nationally recognized Complete Streets Ordinance, the highlights …
Read More »Black Culture Night 2012
Neighborhood Watch Group #37 hosts the Black Culture Night on Friday, February 17th at 7pm. This annual event is celebrating its 12th Anniversary recognizing Black History Month. Organized by Rachell Orozco and Alderman Nancy Thompson, expect a variety of speakers addressing the contributions of Black Americans. All are welcome… and welcome to bring guests! Saturday, February 17 7pm City Hall …
Read More »District 218 to Host All-Class Reunion
District 218 will host its first All-District/All-Class reunion on Saturday, January 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park. The Friends of District 218, an educational foundation, will sponsor this event as a fund raiser supporting college scholarships for students and grants for teachers. The event includes dinner, an open bar, disk jockey, and raffles. Through …
Read More »Blue Island Historical Society Open House
A celebration of Blue Island history in three parts! WHEN Sunday, Jan 15th, 2012 WHERE BIHS/Albee House 13018 Maple Avenue Blue Island Free will donation ($5 adults, $2 children) Plan your day! PART ONE, 11:00am-1:00pm Welcome Tea (continental), Architecture in Blue Island presentation & extended Albee House tour by Mike Wolski PART TWO, 2:00pm-5:00pm History of Blue Island (with Children’s …
Read More »Civil War Series: “Boy Soldiers of the Civil War”
The Blue Island Historical Society and the Blue Island Public Library brings Session Three of the Civil War Series. Author and historian Dennis Keesee speaks on the “Boy Soldiers of the Civil War”. Tickets required. WHEN Tuesday, November 15* 7:00pm LOCATION Country House/Lincoln-Davis Civil War Roundtable 5400 W 127th Street Alsip, IL TICKETS There are a limited number of free …
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