City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
Homeowners: are you working with certified contractors? Tradesmen: want to be certified, but couldn’t afford the costly training? Federal Law requires those working on homes built before 1978 to be certified for lead-safe practices. As a service to the local trades, the City of Blue Island in partnership with OAI, Inc.will be hosting a Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Certification course. A special class …
Read More »Volunteers Needed for local Ash Tree Inventory (7/23-24)
Your Help is Needed to Protect Blue Island’s Ash Trees Blue Island’s Urban Forestry Board is looking for volunteers to help with a city-wide inventory of our Ash trees. No experience needed. When: July 23-24, 2011 Where: Throughout Blue Island Contact: Perry Recker What will volunteers do? Volunteers will be assigned to work in teams of 2 – 4 people with a …
Read More »Celebrate the 4th on the 2nd
The City of Blue Island and the Blue Island Public Library will be hosting an Independence Day Block Party – come out for Blue Island’s newest holiday tradition! Join the good times at the Library from 10a – 1p on Saturday, July 2. There will be special events, games and family fun from the Police and Fire Departments, Blue Island …
Read More »Comcast Presents: ¡Viva Mexico! 2011 Concert Series
Chicago’s own Mexican folk music sextet, Sones de México Ensemble, announced a 10-concert tour of Chicago and suburbs for 2011. The concert series entitled ¡Viva México! 2011 is free and open to the public (or very low cost in some instances) thanks to the generous sponsorship of Comcast. Additional funding is being provided by Volaris Airlines and the Illinois Arts …
Read More »Public Meetings for Comprehensive Plan
As a part of this comprehensive planning effort, the City of Blue Island invites local residents, business owners, community leaders and other stakeholders to share their ideas about what the future of Blue Island should look like. The public will have 2 opportunities this month to contribute to the comprehensive plan by attending a special community planning event. These events …
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