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

The Blue Island Park District’s BI Fest is this weekend in Memorial Park!  Click here for all the details. Read More »

Expect over 100 antique cars of all types to gather this Saturday, June 19, across from the Blue Island Public Library for the annual Driving the Dixie car show and tour. Celebrating historic Dixie Highway – known locally as Western Avenue, but once part of a National highway that stretched from Chicago to Miami Beach – the “Dixie Dash” takes ... Read More »

Did you bike to work today in Blue Island? In recognition of Active Transportation Alliance’s Bike to Work Week, the City of Blue Island is supporting two-wheeled commutes to City Hall, and encourages everyone that lives in Blue Island to try biking to work – or to the train station! – from June 12-18. Cyclists from Building & Zoning, Community ... Read More »

Fifth Ward Alderman Mike Janko shares these 5 steps to keep you and your family safe in the event of severe weather: 1. Have your escape route planned as part of a disaster plan. 2. Have a portable radio (with new batteries) on hand as part of the tornado safety plan. 3. An important part of any disaster plan involves ... Read More »

On Thursday, June 3, Congressman Bobby Rush in cooperation with the US Small Business Administration is presenting a District Business Loan Day. Business owners will be able to apply on site for a loan from $5,000 to $25,000. Applicants must bring a photocopy of their driver’s license, their Federal tax ID number, and a business check. The event will take ... Read More »