City of Blue Island Discover Blue Island, The Historic Heart of Chicago Southland
City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 15 in observance of President’s Day. City offices will reopen at their regular time on Tuesday, February 16th. The City of Blue Island wishes you a safe holiday weekend. Read More »
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MetroSouth Medical Center Promote Healthy Hearts
More than 100 MetroSouth Medical Center staffers tossed off their sterile booties, donned cowboy boots and line danced to the tune “Achy, Breaky Heart,” made famous by Billy Ray Cyrus. The un-rehearsed electric slide dancing and freestyle moves were done to promote the hospital’s “Know Your Numbers by Heart” campaign to raise awareness of heart disease prevention. The hospital’s “Know ... Read More »
I-294/I-57 IDOT Update
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is holding a public meeting on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 4pm-7pm at the Posen Village Civic Center, 14401 Campbell Street. IDOT will discuss updates to the I-295/I-57 Interchange Project, review modified plans, and allow time for comments and public input. An Amendment to the Environmental Assessment can be viewed online at http://www.dot.il.gov/desenv/env.html#I294. Click Here ... Read More »
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Blue Island Public Library is hosting a Remembering MLK event at 3 p.m. on Sunday at Christ Memorial United Church of Christ, 2440 York St. Writer, actor and social satirist Aaron Freeman will headline an event honoring the life of the Rev. ... Read More »
Holiday Fun Saturday 12/5 in Blue Island!
Blue Island will be all red and green this Saturday, Dec. 5 as we welcome the holidays! 11a-2p – Lunch with Santa; Memorial Park Field House; SOLD OUT! WAY TO GO SANTA!! 12-2p – Children’s Christmas Party, Blue Island Rec Center; Donation 2:30p – Christmas Movies at the Library, Blue Island Public Library; Free 5:30p – Christmas Light Parade Western ... Read More »