City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
The Blue Island Community Health Coalition wants to get you involved in staying healthy during the coldest months of the year — January through March. Attend our kickoff meeting, on Tuesday, December 2nd, at 6:30pm, at the Blue Island Public Library, 2433 York Street. We’ll talk about strategies to put that accountability in place, and we’ll talk about specific things …
Read More »Volunteers Plant Winter Plants in Planters
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 …
Read More »New Blue Island Firefighter
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 …
Read More »Blue Island Community Health Fair
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 …
Read More »Cereal for Angel’s Touch
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 …
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