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

From the National Barn Dance to Top 40 to present-day Talk, Childers chronicles the evolution of this household fixture which began in the 1920s. Childers will explore the station’s history and sign his book “Chicago’s WLS Radio” of the Images of America series. This free event is brought to you by the Blue Island Historical Society and the Blue Island ... Read More »

“To Sleep with Angels” sensitively recounts the 1958 Our Lady of Angels School fire, which to this day evokes memories of anguish and loss. Author John Kuenster will talk about his book and answer questions. This free event is brought to you by the Blue Island Historical Society and the Blue Island Public Library. WHEN Monday, October 4, 2010 7:00 ... Read More »

The Blue Island Historical Society is excited to present the 27th House Walk Tour. The tour originates at  the Albee House (13018 Maple Ave), where participants  will be provided with tour booklets  to 
five historic Blue Island homes. WHEN Sunday, September 19, 2010 12:00pm-4:00pm TICKET DONATION $15 each / $20 each, day of Tickets can be purchased at: Blue Island ... Read More »

Jonathan Eig, author of the New York Times best selling book, Get Capone, is coming to the Blue Island Historical Society on Wednesday, August 11 at 7pm. Learn about the real Al Capone and ask your own questions! This is a free event, but reservations are required, please call 708-371-8546 or make reservations at the Blue Island Public Library front ... Read More »