News

2nd Annual Open Streets Event – June 7

On Sunday, June 7, Greenwood Avenue will be closed from 123rd to 127th for our 2nd Annual Open Streets event! The Blue Island Community Health Coalition, the American Heart Association and the Active Transportation Alliance have partnered to host this event aimed at getting people outdoors and playing in the streets! Each block will feature a different activity from Yoga to …

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Blue Island Bulletin for May 2015

Our new Blue Island Bulletin is available now. Be sure to check out a message from Mayor Vargas, news from Arbor Day celebrations and the Blue Island Beer Co., plus add our upcoming events to your May calendar! Click here to download: Blue Island Bulletin May 2015 https://www.blueisland.org/new2/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/11/blue-island-bulletin-for-may-2015/Blue-Island-Bulletin-May-2015.pdf

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2015 Blue Island Inauguration

The Inaugural Committee for the Elected Officials of the City of Blue  Island cordially invite you to attend the Inauguration of the Blue Island City Council. The Honorable, George Poulos, 1st Ward The Honorable Leticia Vieyra, 2nd Ward The Honorable Nancy Rita, 3rd Ward The Honorable Alecia Slattery, 4th Ward The Honorable Jan Ostling, 5th Ward The Honorable Kenneth Pittman, …

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Good News and Openings in April

April was a good month for Blue Island. Mayor Vargas, City officials and staff came together to celebrate Arbor Day at the newly reopened Blue Island Recreation Center at 2805 W 141st Street. Students from Posen Robbens School District 143 1/2 joined the Mayor to help plant trees. We also welcome our newest business, the Blue Island Beer Co. Located …

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Blue Island Honors Arbor Day

The Blue Island City Council passed a Proclamation stating April 16, 2015 as Arbor Day in Blue Island. Click to read the Arbor Day Proclamation 2015. On Thursday, April 16th, The Student Council and Student Representative from Gordon Elementary School helped Mayor Domingo Vargas plant a tree in front of the Blue Island Recreation Center. A total of four Flowering …

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