City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
Nearly 73 years after he was killed in World War II, the remains of a Marine from Blue Island will finally be returned to his family. PFC Charles Oetjen, USMC died in November of 1943 in the battle of Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands southwest of Hawaii. He arrived at O’Hare this morning and is on his way to Blue …
Read More »Home Buyer Expo Comes to Blue Island
Why rent when you can buy? South Suburban Land Bank presents COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS HOME BUYER EXPO at Blue Island City Hall East Annex, 2434 Vermont St, on Saturday, July 16 from 10am to 12 noon. Visit the Home Buyer Expo to learn about available land bank properties, HUD Certified Housing Agencies, financing options and more! Light refreshments provided.
Read More »Blue Island Fireworks and People’s Parade 2016
The City of Blue Island celebrates America’s Independence with two fun-for-the-family events. On Sunday, July 3rd join us at Eisenhower HS. Fireworks begin at dusk. Parking around the school will be available for a fee to help raise money for the fireworks. It’s always a wonderful display and a good way to celebrate the 4th with neighbors and friends! Mayor …
Read More »Blue Island Police Department Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs
On April 30th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm the Blue Island Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public it’s 11th opportunity in six years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to 13031 Greenwood Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406. …
Read More »123rd Place from Gregory to Vincennes
In order to improve the roadways and traffic flow, the city of Blue Island will be resurfacing 123rd Place this summer. Before this work can begin, engineers will have to work on the sewers along 123rd Place. On Tuesday, March 29th, dependent on the weather, work will begin. This phase should only take one day and will last from 7:00 …
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