City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
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 …
Read More »Remember our Wounded Soldiers at Christmas
On Sunday, December 7th at 4:00pm, St. Joseph/St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 2453 Oak Street (at Greenwood), Holiday Party and Gift Drive for Hospitalized and Homeless Veterans. “We invite you to share your Christmas joy with our wounded soldiers and homeless veterans at our Potluck party. Please bring holiday gifts and survival gear to our annual Christmas party at the church. …
Read More »Marine JROTC Presents Colors at City Council
Photo Courtesy of Anthony O’Neil Eisenhower High Schools Marine JROTC Presentation of Colors in honor of Veteran’s Day at Tuesday’s, 11/11/14, City Council meeting.
Read More »Oak Street Health Ribbon Cutting
/IMG_0530.jpg”> Mayor Vargas joins Oak Street Health CEO, Geoff Price, and staff in dedicating their new facility in Blue Island! On Wednesday, October 29th, City Officials joined Mayor Vargas in welcoming Oak Street Health to Blue Island. Oak Street Health is located at 3046 W. 127th Street. For more information read the article in the Daily Southtown.
Read More »Fire Prevention Week Poster Winners
Mayor Vargas with poster winners Daniella Hernandez and Xavier Bush Fire Chief Jim Klinker awarding Daniella and Xavier Each year, the Blue Island Fire Department hosts a poster contest for Grade School Students during Fire Prevention Week. This year’s winners are Daniella Hernandez, St. Benedict School 4th Grade Student and Xavier Busch, St. Benedict School 3rd Grade Student. Daniella and …
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