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

The City of Blue Island is the westernmost point of the Calumet Heritage area; the Indiana Dunes is the easternmost point. We are attempting to get designation as a National Heritage Corridor. Across the country, National Heritage Corridor designations have helped benefit local communities and landscapes. Public outreach is one step in the designation process. On Monday, May 12, from ... Read More »

1st Ward Alderman Tom Hawley’s May 1st Believe in Blue Island email on upcoming events and things you should know. So much to do this weekend! Believe in Blue Island May 1st Read More »

Be Healthy Blue Island! Find out more about the Blue Island Community Health Coalition Initiatives like community gardens, healthy food in schools, active living and more by viewing their newly launched website . See how you can participate to make Blue Island a healthy community! Read More »

Boy Scouts Troop 788 is having their annual Pancake Breakfast, bake sale and raffle to raise funds to attend Summer Camp. Tickets are $6. Children under 6 years of age are free. Tickets include pancakes, sausage and beverage. Tickets available at the door. Saturday, May 3rd from 7am to 12 noon Christ Memorial Church, 2440 York Street Read More »

Stray Dog Theater Group presents Neil Simon’s two act play, “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” about his experiences as a writer on Sid Caesar’s live TV show, “Your Show of Shows” NOT APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AUDIENCES DUE TO ADULT CONTENT. This play is very funny and well acted. To reserve tickets call 708-841-7396….walk-ups may be limited. Friday, May 2nd and ... Read More »