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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. …

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. …

Are you a licensed contractor or apprentice? Do you think you need more skills to compete in today’s job market? You might be eligible for 2 weeks of FREE hands-on training that will help you: • Learn basic deconstruction techniques on a residential structure • Expand your career/business opportunities in the emerging deconstruction industry • Be a part of the green jobs movement • Earn a training stipend …

Are you an unemployed or underemployed construction worker? Do you think you need more skills to compete in today’s job market? You might be eligible for 12 days of FREE classroom and on-site training that will help you: • Prepare for careers in weatherization, hazardous waste operations, and lead-safe work practices • Earn the certifications you need to qualify for employment • Receive additional assistance …

At the suggestion of Alderman Mark Potaska, the City has begun an initiative to thank people for their extraordinary efforts in volunteering to help others. The latest awards of Special Recognition were given to: Georgine and Patrick Mitchell for their heroic efforts year after year during the holiday season to provide clothing, food, toys and other items to people who …