Tag Archives: uptown

November 30th is Small Business Saturday, a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Small Business Saturday is a national movement to drive shoppers to local merchants across the U.S. Join the movement, spread the word! The following Blue Island businesses are participating in Small Business Saturday Aztek Ink ... Read More »

Join us on Monday, October 14 for the Columbus Day Holiday as we cap off a great Cruise Night season. Meet in Uptown Blue Island at Western Ave & York St at 5pm. We cruise to Olde Western at 6pm! Dine at one of our restaurants or sit back, enjoy the cars and tunes. Thanks to all for a successful ... Read More »

The City of Blue Island has proposed the adoption of a new zoning district: the Uptown-Transit Oriented Development (U-TOD) district. On Monday, May 14 at 6pm the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed district.  The meeting will be held at the East Annex, 2434 Vermont Street, Blue Island.  The Blue Island Plan Commission ... Read More »

Blue Island presents its much-loved Holiday Light Parade on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Festooned in lights, watch as bands, floats, cars, bikes, even horses march down Western Ave in Uptown Blue Island spreading holiday cheer. Children’s Christmas Entertainment (3-5pm) Lyric Theatre – 12952 Western Ave. Clowns, kids review, and suprises! Call 708-388-5735 to reserve your seat. Christmas Light Parade (5:30pm) ... Read More »

Blue Island is bursting with Christmas Cheer this Saturday, Dec. 4 as the holidays swing into full gear in the Island! The Blue Island Park District hosts their annual lunch with Santa from 11am – 2pm. Pre-registration is the only way to guarantee entry, which includes activities, crafts, snacks, and of course a picture with Santa. Call 708-385-3304 for more ... Read More »