City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
The Illinois Fallen Heroes Traveling Memorial Wall honors Illinois Service Members lost in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqui Freedom operations. It will be visiting Blue Island’s Memorial Park on Sunday, May 19th with a public ceremony at 2 pm. A performance by the Encore Concert Band follows the ceremony. This is sponsored by Area Veterans, the Illinois Patriot Guard, City …
Read More »New Mayor
Domingo Vargas will be sworn in as the new Mayor of Blue Island on Tuesday, May 14th at 7pm in front of City Hall, 13051 Greenwood Avenue. The Aldermen and City Officials will also be sworn in at that time. The public is invited to attend to meet the new administration and give their congratulations! We would also like to …
Read More »Zoning Ordinance Update
The City of Blue Island is currently undergoing a comprehensive buying software update of the Blue Island Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map originally adopted in 1971. Questions or comments related to the code should be sent to bizoningcodeupdate@cityofblueisland.org. View COBI Zoning Draft April 19 2013 and Draft Blue Island Zoning Map
Read More »Earth Week Boy Scout Paper Drive
In honor of Earth Week, The Scouts of Boy Scout Troop 788 will hold a community wide paper drive to promote recycling and help the environment. When: Saturday, April 27, 8a-1p Where: Parking Lot on York across from the Library, 2440 W York St Scouts will be collecting • newspapers • magazines, • white paper (copy paper and junk mail) and • books without …
Read More »Saturday University Begins April 13
Register today for FREE academic programs in Reading, Writing, Math and African-American Culture & History. The Black Star Project, CASA Blue Island, and the Tommy A Brown Sports Association, are sponsoring Saturday University. These volunteer-led classes run for 10 weeks starting April 13. When: Classes begin April 13th, Saturdays 9:45a-noon Where: Tommy A Brown Sports Association, Blue Island Recreation Center, 2805 West …
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