City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
Summer is winding down, and we just have two TGIF picnics left this year. This Friday, July 30 and next week, August 6, will feature both day and night parties so everyone can come out and enjoy the fun. With great local restaurants, bands and movies from the Library, you’re sure to have a blast! Friday, July 30 11am-2pm: food …
Read More »Blue Island Bikes to Work
Did you bike to work today in Blue Island? In recognition of Active Transportation Alliance’s Bike to Work Week, the City of Blue Island is supporting two-wheeled commutes to City Hall, and encourages everyone that lives in Blue Island to try biking to work – or to the train station! – from June 12-18. Cyclists from Building & Zoning, Community …
Read More »Fay’s Point wins Green Ribbon Award from Friends of the Chicago River
Congratulations to Fay’s Point, LLC, OKW Architects, Inc and partners, on their recent Green Ribbon Award from Friends of the Chicago River in the 1st Annual Blue Ribbon Awards. 1 of 7 inaugural winners, Fay’s Point was recognized “as an excellent example of how residential development can utilize the river to enhance the quality of life for the residents— wild and human alike”. The …
Read More »Be prepared Storm and Severe Weather Season
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 …
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