City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
The Blue Island Park District’s BI Fest is this weekend in Memorial Park! Click here for all the details.
Read More »Blue Island Bikes to Work
Did you bike to work today in Blue Island? In recognition of Active Transportation Alliance’s Bike to Work Week, the City of Blue Island is supporting two-wheeled commutes to City Hall, and encourages everyone that lives in Blue Island to try biking to work – or to the train station! – from June 12-18. Cyclists from Building & Zoning, Community …
Read More »Community Express Loans for Small Business
On Thursday, June 3, Congressman Bobby Rush in cooperation with the US Small Business Administration is presenting a District Business Loan Day. Business owners will be able to apply on site for a loan from $5,000 to $25,000. Applicants must bring a photocopy of their driver’s license, their Federal tax ID number, and a business check. The event will take …
Read More »Forestry Board May Planting Schedule
The Urban Forestry Board will planting trees at two locations this weekend! On Saturday, May 15 you are invited to help the Blue Island Historical Society plant and dedicate a new tree in front of the Society’s home at the Albee house, near the Veterans Memorial Stone located at the corner of Maple Avenue and New Street. Come learn about the …
Read More »Guns vs. Hoses Charity Game
Come join the Blue Island Police Department and the Blue Island Fire Department for the 2010 annual Guns vs. Hoses Charity Basketball Game at Dwight D. Eisenhower High School this Friday, May 7th. The event benefits Blue Island’s Blue Cap Organization. Doors open at 6pm and the tip-off is at 7pm. Admission is just a $1 donation at the door, …
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