City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
The Blue Island Police Department is proud to announce that the City’s tobacco retailers were in 100% compliance during a recent tobacco enforcement campaign. The Police Department, under close supervision of Detectives, sent covert minors into tobacco selling establishments and the minors attempted to purchase tobacco products. Every establishment licensed to sell over the counter tobacco products was targeted. Every …
Read More »Calumet-Sag Trail Featured
“How much of Chicago’s wealth has come through those rail lines that drive everyone crazy? A lot of it, but again, that’s a historical legacy that’s not told or not recognized. I think Calumet-Sag Trail is going to bring a lot more recognition to the role those communities played in making the Chicagoland what it is today.” So says Steve …
Read More »City Hall Closed in Observance of President’s Day 2010
City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 15 in observance of President’s Day. City offices will reopen at their regular time on Tuesday, February 16th. The City of Blue Island wishes you a safe holiday weekend.
Read More »I-294/I-57 IDOT Update
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is holding a public meeting on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 4pm-7pm at the Posen Village Civic Center, 14401 Campbell Street. IDOT will discuss updates to the I-295/I-57 Interchange Project, review modified plans, and allow time for comments and public input. An Amendment to the Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.dot.il.gov/desenv/env.html#I294. Click Here …
Read More »Martin Luther King Jr. Day
City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Blue Island Public Library is hosting a Remembering MLK event at 3 p.m. on Sunday at Christ Memorial United Church of Christ, 2440 York St. Writer, actor and social satirist Aaron Freeman will headline an event honoring the life of the Rev. …
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