State Funding for Division Street Bridge
Front Row: Mayor Domingo Vargas; Rep. Bob Rita; Alderman Nancy Rita; Alderman Chariss Bilotto; Alderman Candas Carr Back Row: Treasurer Carmine Bilotto; Calumet Township Trustee Rosalind Priest;...
View ArticleGov. Quinn visits Blue Island!
IDNR Director Marc Miller, Dolton Mayor Riley Rogers, Rep. Robert Rita, IEPA Director Lisa Bonnett and Cook County Commissioner Deborah Sims, joined Governor Quinn in Blue Island on Saturday, October...
View ArticleGreening of Blue Island
Eighteen New Syringa Ivory Silk Lilac Trees are being planted on Olde Western Avenue . Public Works is doing a great job planting these trees. Mayor Vargas noted that the Trees will look great in the...
View ArticleVeteran’s Parade
Show your support for our Veterans at the 6th Annual Veterans Parade and car show in Blue Island on Saturday, November 8th. The parade starts at 11:00am at 123rd and Western and will travel south on...
View ArticleHalloween Tick or Treat Hours
Halloween Trick or Treat hours on Friday, October 31st are from 3:00pm-7:00pm. Here are some Halloween-Safety-Tips from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. Be safe and have fun! Happy...
View ArticleTree Canopy
Interested in the Future of Blue Island’s Tree Canopy? At the invitation of the Urban Forestry Board and the Dept. of Public Works, Mark Duntemann will help us better understand how to replace diseased...
View ArticleUrsula Bielski – Haunted Lincoln Park Zoo!
Halloween with Ursula Bielski is a Blue Island tradition! The Blue Island Historical Society, Blue Island Public Library and the Blue Island Chamber of Commerce once again welcome author and...
View ArticleBlue Island Park District Halloween Flashlight Hunt
Blue Island Park District will be hosting a Halloween Flashlight Hunt at Memorial Park, 12804 Highland Avenue, to hunt for Halloween goodies! This is a great event for children looking for a challenge...
View ArticleVeterans’ Donation Drive
VETERANS’ DONATION DRIVE- On Saturday, November 8, 2014, The City of Blue Island will be partnering with THE VET TECH PROJECT, to host a Veterans’ Donation Drive. Between the hours of 8am and 2pm, we...
View ArticleI57/294 Interchange Dedication
On Saturday, October 25th, Mayors and Legislators joined Gov. Quinn the the dedication of the I57/294 Interchanges. This Interchange allows trucks easily connect I57 with I294. The majority of truck...
View ArticleVeteran’s Parade November 8th!
Show your support for our Veterans at the 6th Annual Veterans Parade and car show in Blue Island on Saturday, November 8th. The parade starts at 11:00am at 123rd and Western and will travel south on...
View ArticleFolgers Flag
Mayor Vargas and Deb Folgers After 53 years in business, family owned Folgers Flag sold to Liberty Flag. Folgers supplied Christmas Decoration to the City of Blue Island since 1970’s. Throughout the...
View ArticleFire Prevention Week Poster Winners
Mayor Vargas with poster winners Daniella Hernandez and Xavier Bush Fire Chief Jim Klinker awarding Daniella and Xavier Each year, the Blue Island Fire Department hosts a poster contest for Grade...
View ArticleOak Street Health Ribbon Cutting
/IMG_0530.jpg”> Mayor Vargas joins Oak Street Health CEO, Geoff Price, and staff in dedicating their new facility in Blue Island! On Wednesday, October 29th, City Officials joined Mayor Vargas in...
View ArticleGet out and Vote!
Be sure to Vote today. Poles are open until 7pm tonight. Not sure where you vote or have questions? Visit the Illinois State Board of Elections website Or, call the Blue Island City Clerk’s Office at...
View ArticleHalloween Dinner Dance
The Blue Island Eagles will be hosting a Halloween Dinner Dance on Saturday, October 25th. Music by Let’s Party DJ Service with Johnny Wonder mixing it up for the evening. There will be drink specials,...
View ArticleNew Blue Island Firefighter
Mayor Vargas Swearing in Firefighter Hall From left to right: Fire Chief Jim Klinker; Mayor Vargas; Firefighter William Hall; Laurie Hall (mother); William Hall (father) and Public Safety Director,...
View ArticleBlackhawks Game Tonight
Friday – November 7th – Be sure to watch tonight’s Blackhawks Game at the Meadows Golf Club in Blue Island, 2802 123rd Street. $2 Bud Light Draft w/free Hawks Cup. $10 Domestic Buckets and $2 Hot dogs!...
View ArticleVeterans Day
The American Legion Post will honor Veterans on Veterans Day, November 11th, starting at Vermont Street and Western at 10:50am and heading south on Western Avenue to Veterans Plaza where a short...
View ArticleBlue Island Veterans Day Parade
Here are a few photos from the November 8th Veterans Day Parade hosted by the American Legion and the Blue Island Park District. The parade had something for everyone!
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