City of Blue Island Discover Blue Island, The Historic Heart of Chicago Southland
Fireworks at our 2009 Rock-Around-the Clock New Year’s Eve Celebration were made possible by generous donations from: Ken Young Food Distributors; G&W Electric; Korbakes Liquors; Beggar’s Pizza; Double Play Saloon; Fraternal Order of Eagles #1332; Restorante Tenochtitlan; the Blue Island Chamber of Commerce and Industry; the Addison-Miller Family; Mail Managers (the Brienzo Family); Greg Lochow (Franklin Framing); Three Sister’s Antiques Mall (the ... Read More »
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Blue Island Architectural Walking Tour
The Blue Island Historical Society invites you to the 2nd in a continuing series of walking tours through historic Blue Island. This 2.5 hour tour is hosted by Mike Wolski, a lifelong Chicago Southsider, historic preservation expert and architectural historian. The afternoon includes a stop at remnants of the original Stony Creek, plus a peek inside two historic buildings, where refreshments will be served. Bring your walking ... Read More »
Summer 2009 Events in Blue Island
Summer Fun Events sponsored by MetroSouth Medical Center, Blue Island Public Library, and the City of Blue Island TGIF Picnics Join us every Friday over the summer, along with the crew from Radio Disney AM 1300, for music, games, prizes, and food in MetroSouth Park from 11am to 2pm. (June 5th and July 31 will be evening picnics from 5 ... Read More »
RFP – Calumet-Sag Trail Corridor Development Plan
Update on the Master Plan and Wayfinding signage for the Calumet-Sag Trail! The City of Blue Island (as the lead agency) received 23 proposals. Copies of the proposals have been distributed to each of the communities/organizations along the trail for review. By the end of May, the committee will meet to discuss the proposals. By mid-June, a maximum of five (5) ... Read More »
Register your Pets!
Do you have the cutest Dog in Blue Island? Register your pet with the city before April 30 and also sign up for the contest. Bring in a photo of your pet, with your name, pets name and phone on the back. Register at the City Clerk’s Office, Monday-Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm. For more information view the Cutest Dog flyer or call ... Read More »