The City of Blue Island and the Blue Island Public Library will be hosting an Independence Day Block Party – come out for Blue Island’s newest holiday tradition! Join the good times at the Library from 10a – 1p on Saturday, July 2. There will be special events, games and family fun from the Police and Fire Departments, Blue Island …

Metra is closing 127th Street at Lincoln Street (Electric Line Station area) for 1 week to repair Metra tracks. The closure will begin Friday, June 24 and will reopen on Friday, July 1. **Please Note** PACE is rerouting their buses due to this closure.  Click below to read their notice. 877 Detour Notice 6-24-11

Chicago’s own Mexican folk music sextet, Sones de México Ensemble, announced a 10-concert tour of Chicago and suburbs for 2011. The concert series entitled ¡Viva México! 2011 is free and open to the public (or very low cost in some instances) thanks to the generous sponsorship of Comcast. Additional funding is being provided by Volaris Airlines and the Illinois Arts …

As a part of this comprehensive planning effort, the City of Blue Island invites local residents, business owners, community leaders and other stakeholders to share their ideas about what the future of Blue Island should look like. The public will have 2 opportunities this month to contribute to the comprehensive plan by attending a special community planning event. These events …

Bike to Work Week is upon us again! Once again, the City of Blue Island is hosting a team. If you bike to work this week, let us know! We’ll report the City’s participation for our employees and elected officials as well as open the challenge to all Blue Island residents. So spread the word… ANYONE that bikes to work …