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On Saturday, October 25th, Mayors and Legislators joined Gov. Quinn the the dedication of the I57/294 Interchanges. This Interchange allows trucks easily connect I57 with I294. The majority of truck traffic on 127th Street in Blue Island is Truckers trying to connect from one of the roads to the other. This should eliminate a lot of that traffic. For more …

VETERANS’ DONATION DRIVE- On Saturday, November 8, 2014, The City of Blue Island will be partnering with THE VET TECH PROJECT, to host a Veterans’ Donation Drive. Between the hours of 8am and 2pm, we will be accepting items such as: Electronic Waste (anything with a cord!), Ink cartridges, gently used clothing & shoes. Please drop off donated items to …

Blue Island Park District will be hosting a Halloween Flashlight Hunt at Memorial Park, 12804 Highland Avenue, to hunt for Halloween goodies! This is a great event for children looking for a challenge or adventure. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in costume and need to bring their own flashlight and bag to collect items. This is a family-friendly event …

The Blue Island Eagles will be hosting a Halloween Dinner Dance on Saturday, October 25th. Music by Let’s Party DJ Service with Johnny Wonder mixing it up for the evening. There will be drink specials, 50/50 raffles, trick or treat bags for sale and a costume contest. Best Male, Best Female and Best Group will be awarded, plus there will …

Halloween with Ursula Bielski is a Blue Island tradition! The Blue Island Historical Society, Blue Island Public Library and the Blue Island Chamber of Commerce once again welcome author and ghost-lorist, Ursula Bielski, for her annual Blue Island visit. She will be speaking for the first time anywhere on her summer-long project, investigating Haunted Lincoln Park Zoo. She was invited …