Monthly Archives: January 2014

Believe in Blue Island

Thanks to Tom’s email we have a comprehensive list of upcoming events and what is happening in town! Believe in Blue Island 1 30 2014

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Former 7th Ward Alderman Dale Elton

Our condolences to Police Office Mike Elton on the loss of his father, Russell Dale Elton. Dale served as Alderman of the 7th Ward in Blue Island for 30 years. Dale will be greatly missed. To read his obituary, click Russell Dale Elton

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Vote Today for Blue Island Independence!

It feels like 1915 all over again. Blue Islanders are once again gripped with thoughts of the Colossus, Chicago. When Blue Island residents voted against annexation to Chicago in 1915 – by a vote of 2,965 against to 894 for! – we affirmed what we all love about our hometown: its independence, diversity and pride. Today, WBEZ’s Curious City wants …

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Blue Island Waterfront Development Public Meeting

Please join us again or for the first time to help us wrap up what has been a very productive public Waterfront Development project input process. In 2013 we hosted a series of events to inform residents about the recent lease of 130 acres from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and gather community input on how to …

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