“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.

More than 100 MetroSouth Medical Center staffers tossed off their sterile booties, donned cowboy boots and line danced to the tune “Achy, Breaky Heart,” made famous by Billy Ray Cyrus. The un-rehearsed electric slide dancing and freestyle moves were done to promote the hospital’s “Know Your Numbers by Heart” campaign to raise awareness of heart disease prevention.

The hospital’s “Know Your Numbers by Heart” campaign kicks off Saturday, February 6, from 10am to 1pm with an open-to-the-public event and free heart screenings in the lobby of the hospital, located at 12935 Gregory Street. The event features heart-healthy recipes from south side restaurants, and appearances from TV celebrities and local VIPs who will share their own heart numbers. More free screenings are also scheduled at various locations on the southside during February. To register, call 708-489-7927. For a complete list of screenings, visit www.metrosouthmedicalcenter.com.

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