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The Planters on Western Avenue, in front of City Hall and in front of the Blue Island Library have been filled with winter plants thanks to Alderman Tom Hawley and a handful of volunteers. Thank you for all your hard work: • Val Kehoe • Tom Mantel • Ald. Jim Johanson • Betty Harmeyer • Diane Jacobson • Julie Sklom …

FF Pinnick getting sworn in by Mayor Vargas as Fire Chief Jim Klinker looks on. Alderman Candace Carr pinning a badge on FF Pinnick Public Safety Director, John Rita; Alderman Candace Carr; Fire Chief Jim Klinker; and Mayor Vargas congratulate FF Pinnick as members of the Blue Island Fire Department look on. On Monday, 11/24, Mayor Domingo Vargas swore-in new …

6th Annual Blue Island Community Health Fair will be held on Monday, November 24th from 5:00-8:00pm at Veterans Memorial Middle School Gym, 12320 Greenwood Avenue. Free health screenings, healthy food tastings, lead screenings, environmental health awareness information , raffles and giveaways. This event is FREE and is sponsored by School District 130, MetroSouth Medical Center and the City of Blue …

It’s the season of helping others and Alderman Nancy Rita is collecting cereal for an Angel’s Touch. If you would like to donate a box or two of your favorite breakfast cereal or granola bars, you can drop them off in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall or bring them to the Tuesday, November 24th City Council Meeting at …

Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra will present its Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 4pm at Faith United Protestant Church, 10 Hemlock Street, Park Forest, Illinois 60466. The concert features the two performing groups each of which provides string education, enrichment, and skill through orchestral playing. Suburban Youth Symphony comprised of 40 rapidly advancing children on violin, viola,cello,and bass …