Events

Don’t miss the Blue Island Garden Walk! Blue Island Garden Walk is a self-guided tour of 6 beautiful area gardens, including the Blue Island Park District Community Garden. When: Sunday, August 14 – 12-4p Where: Begins at Carr Gardens, 2357 York St. Tickets: $10 advance; $12 day of event; Available at Carr Gardens, 708-824-9171.  

The Blue Island FORUM, Blue Island Historical Society, the Historic Preservation Commission, and City of Blue Island are once again asking neighbors and visitors to nominate Blue Island’s best homes and businesses for the annual Cavalcade of Pride awards. This year the awards celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Olde Western Historic District and the Historic Preservation Commission – that’s …

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 …

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 …

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 …