The next tree planting is scheduled for Saturday, September 22, and volunteers are needed! Up to 60 trees will be planted in parkways and yards, particularly in the northwest side of Blue Island. The planting crew will be meeting at Veterans Memorial Intermediate School and Kerr Middle School, breaking up into groups of 4-5, and planting a few trees within …
Read More »Happening at The Salvation Army in Blue Island
Stay up to date on all the programming & events The Salvation Army offers to the residents of Blue Island and our surrounding area! The Salvation Army Cross Generations in Blue Island 2900 W. 127th Street (Burr Oak Ave) Blue Island, IL 60406 708-332-0100 Click an image to enlarge
Read More »West Nile Virus Alert
The South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District announced that the risk from West Nile is high based on recent test results from mosquito pools in suburban Cook County. This is peak season for human transmission of the West Nile virus, and will remain so until cooler weather arrives later in the year. While the South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District …
Read More »John D. Rita Rec Center Schedule – August 2018
Below you’ll find a complete calendar of classes and events happening at the John D. Rita Recreation Center during August 2018:
Read More »National Night Out 2018
National Night Out is August 7th, 2018, 6pm at the Blue Island Police Department. Join us and our community partners, neighbors, and friends as we take a stand against crime. National Night Out 2018 Blue Island features: Blue Island Fire Department DJ entertainment Kids Inflatable Jumper Dwight D. Eisenhower High School Dance Team Face Painting K9 Demonstration K9 Memorial Ceremony …
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