City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
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 …
Read More »PACE 397 Route Elimination
PACE 397 Route Blue Island/Moraine Valley/UPS: Eliminated Effective Mon, Aug 23, 2010 Due to declining ridership and the discontinuation of UPS funding, Pace Bus Route 397 will be eliminated after the last trip on Saturday, August 21, 2010. For details about Pace’s RideShare program and about alternate fixed route service options, please call (847) 364-7223. The Passenger Notice for the …
Read More »It’s Cavalcade Time
Once again Blue Island Historic Preservation Commission is asking residents and visitors to nominate their favorite homes and businesses in the 20th Annual Cavalcade of Pride competition. The Cavalcade of Pride is an annual award that honors property owners who have done an exceptional job of maintaining and improving the exteriors of their homes, businesses and neighborhood. Winners are becognized …
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