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Greening of Blue Island

Eighteen New Syringa Ivory Silk Lilac Trees are being planted on Olde Western Avenue . Public Works is doing a great job planting these trees. Mayor Vargas noted that the Trees will look great in the Spring and the planting is part of the beautification of Blue Island!

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State Funding for Division Street Bridge

Front Row: Mayor Domingo Vargas; Rep. Bob Rita; Alderman Nancy Rita; Alderman Charissa Berrini; Alderman Candace Carr Back Row: Treasurer Carmine Bilotto; Calumet Township Trustee Rosalind Priest; Alderman Nancy Thompson; Alderman Jim Johanson; Alderman Kevin Donahue; City Clerk Randy Heuser; Alderman Tom Hawley; Alderman Jairo Frausto and Calumet Township Assessor Fred Bilotto On Monday, October 13th, Rep. Robert Rita announced …

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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

Richards High School Drama Department presents The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis!. This play is offered FREE to Senior Citizens. Wednesday, October 15th at 5:00pm Harold L. Richards High School, 106S. Central Avenue, Oak Lawn. !

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Halloween Tea!

Enjoy the Blue Island Historical Society’s Annual Halloween Tea. The Tea will take place on Saturday, October 18th at 2:00pm, at the Blue Island Historical Society’s Albee House, 13018 Maple Avenue. Tickets are $20 each. Put on a costume or come as you are! For more information or to make a reservation, call 708-371-8546.

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Stray Dog Theatre Troupe Company presents AGNES of GOD

Enjoy Blue Island’s local theater troupe, Stray Dog Theatre Company’s production of Agnes of God (not appropriate for all ages due to intense adult subject matter). Tickets are $12 and are available by calling 708-841-7396 or can be purchased at the door. The play deals intelligently with questions of religion and psychology. Veterans Memorial Middle School Theater, 12320 S. Greenwood …

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