METRA NoticeMETRA has announced a temporary closure of part of the Rock Island District on two Sundays (September 22nd and October 6th), Service into Chicago will resume after 6:00 p.m. on each of the affected Sundays. It is important to read the METRA Notice for more details.

Photos courtesy of George Poulos, George Poulos Photography Mayor Vargas is extending Cruise Nights! The City would like to thank the Chamber of Commerce for hosting Cruise Nights this summer. The City will sponsor the next two Monday Night Cruise Nights, September 16th and September 23rd, starting at 5:30pm, on Western and York!

Join us for a fun walk through our beloved city to learn about the buildings that make it great. Be sure to wear walking shoes. Refreshments will be served. WHEN
 Sunday, September 15, 2013, 1:00pm WHERE
 Masonic Temple 12757 Western Avenue Blue Island, IL 60406 Parking is available in the city lot just south of the building. TICKETS
 $10.00 each …

The Latino Initiative Committee at St. Benedict School and the Blue Island Park District will be hosting a 5k run/ 1 mile walk event on October 5th, in Blue Island.  Click to view the  Run For Your Life Flyer or go to www.blueislandparks.org  

On Friday, September 13, 2013, the Christian Community Health Center,        2320 Thornton-Lansing Road in Lansing, IL,   is hosting a Hiring Blitz from 10:00am – 4:00pm, .  Click  Hiring Blitz Flyer  to review the flyer to see what jobs are available!