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Easter Baskets

Big Bunny Hugs & Thank You’s to MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island and their employees for the generous donations of 50 Easter Baskets, full of goodies for the Senior Citizens of Blue Island!

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Ben Franklin Impersonator to visit BIHS!

Did you know as well as being one of our nation’s Founding Fathers, Ben Franklin was a scientist, an inventor, a statesman, a printer, a philosopher, a musician, an economist? Learn about his impressive accomplishments and exciting life portrayed by a professional impersonator as Franklin comes to life at the BIHS! This interactive history lesson allows guests of all ages …

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Spring Tea

Spring is a time to celebrate friends & new beginnings, & what better way than to spend an afternoon sipping tea & eating treats at BIHS! There will be an egg decorating demonstration, so be sure to bring 2-3 hard boiled eggs if you would like to participate. Reservations for this tea are required. See details, below. WHEN Saturday, April …

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Prescription Drug Safety

The Blue Island Police Department will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s second nationwide prescription drug take-back program. The purpose of the program is to allow citizens to safely dispose of used medications that may be hazardous to have in the home or available for possible abuse. The drugs will be picked up by DEA and properly disposed of. …

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Irish Music & “South Side Irish Parade” Book Discussion

The Blue Island Historical Society and Blue Island Public Library invite you to celebrate the season with live Irish music by Aislinn Gagliardi, followed by a book discussion on “Chicago’s South Side Irish Parade” with author, Bridget Kennedy. Part of the Images of America series, the “Chicago’s South Side Irish Parade”  book is complete with stories of the parade’s 31-year history. …

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