Events

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 …

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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 …

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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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Trick or Treat Hours

 The Blue Island City Council approved Halloween Trick or Treat hours are between the hours of 3:00pm-7:00pm on October 31st .  Have a safe and fun Halloween!

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Halloween Spooktacular with Ghost Expert Ursula Bielski

Ghost expert and author, Ursula Bielski, returns to the Blue Island Historical Society for an evening of fun and ghostly tales. Don’t miss what she has to say this year! This free event for all ages is brought to you by the BIHS and the Blue Island Public Library. WHEN Wednesday, October 27, 2010 7:30 pm WHERE BIHS/Albee House 13018 …

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