City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
Fifth Ward Alderman Mike Janko shares these 5 steps to keep you and your family safe in the event of severe weather: 1. Have your escape route planned as part of a disaster plan. 2. Have a portable radio (with new batteries) on hand as part of the tornado safety plan. 3. An important part of any disaster plan involves …
Read More »Attention! Communities Around Little Calumet River
On May 20th the application of a fish toxicant (Rotenone) will take place on the Little Calumet River, for a 2 mile stretch down stream of the T.J. O’Brien Lock and Dam. BETWEEN MAY 20-27, 2010 THE PUBLIC SHOULD: NOT Swim or recreate in the Little Calumet River NOT Fish in the Little Calumet River NOT Eat fish found in …
Read More »WDDE Survey
Please “Click” on the link below to take our survey and let us know what you think of the WDDE Blue Island television station. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RSKKPWY
Read More »Brian Carey Funeral Arrangements
A wake service will be held for Homewood Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Carey, who died Tuesday night, from 2pm – 9pm at the Blake & Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn on Monday, April 5. His funeral will be held at St. Bernadette Parish in Evergreen Park on Tuesday, April 6 at 10am, followed by his burial at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery …
Read More »Urban Forestry Board Appointed
On Tuesday, March 23, City Council appointed a 7-member Urban Forestry Board to assist Council and Staff with forestry and landscaping issues in Blue Island. A first event to watch for is the planting of a tree in honor of Arbor Day. This will be an important step in getting Blue Island recognized and designated as a Tree City, USA. …
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