City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
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 …
Read More »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!
Read More »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 …
Read More »Celebrate “The Heart of the Community”
October is Illinois Arts and Humanities Month, and Blue Island’s Arts and Culture Commission are inviting all to the official unveiling of their first mural project, The Heart of the Community, seen on the wall north of MetroSouth Park, located at the corner of York St and Western Ave. Designed by Blue Island resident and artist Ricardo Gonzalez, the Arts …
Read More »Halloween Tea
It’s tea time! Gather your friends and family for an afternoon full of tea, cookies, and fun at the Blue Island Historical Society, Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 at 2pm. Reservations required, tickets are $15 per person. All proceeds benefit the BIHS. Costumes suggested. WHERE BIHS/Albee House 13018 Maple Avenue Blue Island, IL 60406 CONTACT BIHS for TICKETS (P) 708-371-8546 (E) …
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