The Blue Island Police Department is proud to announce that the City’s tobacco retailers were in 100% compliance during a recent tobacco enforcement campaign. The Police Department, under close supervision of Detectives, sent covert minors into tobacco selling establishments and the minors attempted to purchase tobacco products. Every establishment licensed to sell over the counter tobacco products was targeted. Every business declined to sell the tobacco products to minors.

The Police Department’s tobacco enforcement program is funded by a grant from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission and encompasses both education and enforcement. Research indicates that the majority of adolescent smokers report having purchased their own cigarettes despite the existence of legislation forbidding this. The City of Blue Island is proud of its business community’s commitment to protect minors from the dangers of tobacco products.

“How much of Chicago’s wealth has come through those rail lines that drive everyone crazy? A lot of it, but again, that’s a historical legacy that’s not told or not recognized. I think Calumet-Sag Trail is going to bring a lot more recognition to the role those communities played in making the Chicagoland what it is today.”  So says Steve Buchtel, Southland coordinator for the Active Transportation Alliance.  Click this link to read this excellent article on the Calumet-Sag Trail – which features Blue Island resident (and bicycle commuter) Marci Frederick, as well as guides you through the history of the Cal-Sag Channel and describes the potential growth the Trail can spur.  Exciting stuff!

Stay up-to-date with the Friends of the Calumet-Sag Trail (there’s a meeting next week!) or watch this video featuring Steve Buchtel.

City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 15 in observance of President’s Day.

City offices will reopen at their regular time on Tuesday, February 16th.

The City of Blue Island wishes you a safe holiday weekend.