City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
The Blue Island Fire Department was awarded a FEMA grant for more than $200,000 to purchase new telecommunication gear to enhance firefighter safety and effectiveness! This grant requires Blue Island to match a portion of the amount awarded. To help with this effort, the Blue Island Chamber of Commerce and Industry is holding a fundraiser at Double Play Saloon, 13011 Western Avenue, on …
Read More »National Night Out against crime
Join the Blue Island Police Department for National Night Out against crime on Tuesday, August 6th from 6pm-9pm. There will be a dunk tank, games, prizes, K9 demonstration and much more! National Night Out flyer.
Read More »Fire Department Fundraiser
The Blue Island Chamber of Commerce is raising money (to be matched by Great Lakes Bank) so the Fire Department can purchase new radio equipment. Includes dinner, raffle items and cash bar. When: Saturday, August 17, 6 – 9 p.m., $10 Where: Double Play Saloon, 13011 S. Western Ave.
Read More »Michael L. Janko
The City of Blue Island mourns the passing of Fifth Ward Alderman and Mayor Pro Tem, Michael Janko. In 2008 Mike was elected Fifth Ward Alderman and served as the Chairman of the Municipal Services Committee. As a lifelong resident of Blue Island, Mike attended District 130 public schools, Dwight D. Eisenhower High School and graduated from Moraine Valley Community College. As President of …
Read More »Adult College Success Fair
Moraine Valley Community College is hosting an Adult College Success Fair on Saturday, July 20th, 9am – noon, at their Palos Hills Campus, Moraine Rooms, Building M. Learn about Moraine Valley career and associate’s degree programs; assistance in applying for financial aid; career assessment and job search strategies and much more. Refreshments will be served and there will be a supervised children’s …
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