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

Unfortunately, the annual Southland Regatta at Fay’s Point for women’s collegiate rowing has been canceled this November.  However, the City of Blue Island and area partners have formed a committee to not only help raise money for future rowing events, but to help promote rowing in the entire Chicago Southland region.  You will be hearing more about this endeavor in ... Read More »

 The Blue Island City Council approved Halloween Trick or Treat hours are between the hours of 2:00pm-7:00pm on October 31st .  Have a safe and fun Halloween! Read More »

Exterior shots for the Anthony Hopkins movie, The Rite, will be filmed in Blue Island on Thursday, October 21st.  Filming will take place on Western Avenue (between 127th and Vermont) and on Maple Street (between Walnut and Union Streets).  Traffic on these streets will be shut for short periods of time while preparation and filming take place.  There will be ... Read More »

Unfortunately, the Saturday, August 22, 2010 City of Blue Island Light Up the River Boat Parade and Fireworks event has been cancelled due to lack of boater participation.   The City is looking into funding opportunities to help encourage participation for this event in 2011.  We apologize for any inconvenience.  If you have any questions, contact Mary Poulsen, Marketing Director at mpoulsen@cityofblueisland.org. Read More »

Members of the Temulac Boat Club in cooperation with the Windjammer Marina in Chicago collected toys before the holidays and donated them to Angel’s Touch in Blue Island.  The Temulac Boat Club meets at the Windjammer Marina and helps Blue Island with our Light Up the River Event and collegiate rowing regattas!  Thank you Temulac Boat Club and the Windjammer Marina! ... Read More »