City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
Mayor Vargas and Deb Folgers After 53 years in business, family owned Folgers Flag sold to Liberty Flag. Folgers supplied Christmas Decoration to the City of Blue Island since 1970’s. Throughout the years, Folgers would donate leftover wreaths and boughs to the City to decorate City Hall and other Public Buildings for the Holidays. On Tuesday, October 28th at the …
Read More »I57/294 Interchange Dedication
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 …
Read More »Veterans’ Donation Drive
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 …
Read More »Blue Island Park District Halloween Flashlight Hunt
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 …
Read More »Halloween Dinner Dance
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 …
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