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1st Ever Emergency Alert System (EAS) Nationwide Test The federal government will conduct the 1st nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) – Wednesday, November 9, 1pm. The test will last up to 3 1/2 minutes and during this period, regularly-scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted. The City of Blue Island, Police, Fire, and 911 Communications ... Read More »

Blue Island’s Model Communities Coalition hosts 1st Annual, Food Day Healthy Food Drive From Oct 10-24, we’ll be collecting healthy, non-perishable food items for local food banks. Food Day is about expanding access to and promoting SAFE & HEALTHY foods, while reducing diet-related disease. So, Please read labels and avoid items with high fructose corn syrup, heavy sugar, and high sodium levels. ... Read More »

The Cook County Urban Agriculture Network and its partners are proud to announce the 1st Annual Southland Harvest Festival. We hope you can join us this Sat, October 15, 2011. See details below or download the flyer. Read More »

On behalf of the coach Travis Moore and the Eisenhower football program , please join the Cardinals in supporting  Breast Cancer Awareness Month tonight during their varsity contest versus Shepard High School. This is the 2nd season that players will wear pink in recognition of the fight against breast cancer. Just about everyone knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer. That ... Read More »

Join us as we remember the 10-year anniversary of September 11, 2001. A United States Flag, which was flown over the United States Capitol on September 11 to commemorate the anniversary, will be presented to Dr. Enrique Beckmann, CEO of MetroSouth Medical Center.   When: Thursday, September 8, 2- 3 p.m. Where: MetroSouth Medical Center, 12935 S. Gregory, Blue Island RSVP:  Email Martha ... Read More »