City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
National Prescription Take-Back Initiative Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, 10am-2pm On Sept. 25, 2010, DEA will coordinate a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. DEA will be collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at sites nationwide. The service is free and anonymous, no …
Read More »Blue Island Celebrates 175th Anniversary
Historic & Charming City Invites Everyone to “Welcome Weekend” of Events, September 17 – 19, 2010 BLUE ISLAND, IL–September 1st, 2010 (James Street Media Services) Blue Island Mayor Donald E. Peloquin has declared September 17, 18 & 19, “Welcome Weekend” to celebrate the historic city’s 175th Anniversary. “Everyone in Blue Island is ready to welcome visitors on this special weekend,” Peloquin …
Read More »Blue Island Historical Society 27th House Walk Tour
The Blue Island Historical Society is excited to present the 27th House Walk Tour. The tour originates at the Albee House (13018 Maple Ave), where participants will be provided with tour booklets to five historic Blue Island homes. WHEN Sunday, September 19, 2010 12:00pm-4:00pm TICKET DONATION $15 each / $20 each, day of Tickets can be purchased at: Blue Island …
Read More »Light Up the River Cancelled
Unfortunately, the Saturday, August 22, 2010 City of Blue Island Light Up the River Boat Parade and Fireworks event has been cancelled due to lack of boater participation. The City is looking into funding opportunities to help encourage participation for this event in 2011. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, contact Mary Poulsen, Marketing Director at mpoulsen@cityofblueisland.org.
Read More »Notice of 30-day Public Comment Period: Marshfield Ave PCB Cleanup
The City of Blue Island announces that the draft Analyses of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) for 12200 South Marshfield Avenue will be available for public review and comment for 30 days starting August 12, 2010. The ABCA relates to the planned remediation activities at the Northeast Mixed-Use Commercial Park Site. The public comment period is from August 12 to September 11, 2010. All …
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