City of Blue Island Discover Blue Island, The Historic Heart of Chicago Southland

On a perfect September day, Blue Island Mayor Don Peloquin opened our Welcome Weekend on Friday, September 17 by unveiling the City’s new logo, marking the start of a year of promoting our fabulous history, architecture, and recreational opportunities to family and friends, residents and visitors alike. Blue Island’s 175th Birthday Party kicked off with a performance from the Eisenhower ... Read More »

Are you ready to pARTy? Join the Arts & Culture Committee on Thursday, April 22nd at Tenochtitlan for an evening of ART! A $20 donation will get you delicious Mexican fare, a raffle ticket, a chocolate table, entertainment, interactive art and live painting.  There will also be a cash bar and silent raffles. Donations will be used to purchase supplies ... Read More »

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 »