City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
The Salvation Army and Community Development Department is sponsoring a lead safety workshop: Healthy Homes, Healthy Kids, Healthy You. When: Sat, May 14, 10a-2pm Where: Salvation Army, 2900 W. Burr Oak (127th) Cost: FREE Who Should Attend: Families, Building Contractors, Home Improvement Specialists, Do-It-Yourselfers The hazards of lead paint in older homes are a real concern for our community. For …
Read More »Remember Martin Luther King Jr.
The Blue Island Public Library and other sponsors are commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Sunday, January 16, 2011 with a 3:00 pm event at Advocate United Church of Christ, 2440 York St in Blue Island (across from Blue Island Library). Oba William King is the featured speaker. King is an actor and recipient the Illinois Arts Council Fellowship …
Read More »Eisenhower NHS Book Drive
The City of Blue Island Senior Office is an official drop site for the Eisenhower NHS Book Drive. The National Honor Society chapter from Eisenhower will collect new and used books for kids in grades K – 3. The City of Blue Island will be accepting books from now until February 28th. The Senior Office is located on the first …
Read More »Rock Around the Clock
The City of Blue Island invites everyone to toast 2010 and cheer in 2011 on the corner of Western Avenue and Vermont Street as we once again Rock Around the Clock! Western is closed to vehicles and open for a party that starts at 11:30pm, December 31st. Countdown to 2011 with the annual Fire Department ball drop – a much …
Read More »Shop Local… Support Local
This Friday, Nov. 19 and Saturday, Nov. 20 you have two opportunities to support local merchants AND give back to your community as they pledge profits to two local institutions. On Friday, Nov. 19, be a friend of the Blue Island Library by shopping at CARR home-garden-holiday, 2357 York St., and enjoying dinner at Island’s Cafe, 13000 Western Ave. Both …
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