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The Fourth of July Parade Returns in 2024!

A Fourth of July tradition returns to Blue Island, bringing families, friends, and neighbors together to celebrate our nation’s independence. The parade will run south from 123rd Street to Grove Street, through the heart of our business district and historic Uptown beginning at noon – but the fun doesn’t stop there! The festivities continue later at our Waterfall Park, with …

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Cooling Centers in Blue Island

cooling centers in Blue Island

With extreme heat in our area this week, we would like to encourage you to utilize cooling centers within the community. Below are some temporary cooling locations, and the hours they’ll be open during the extreme heat predicted for Tuesday, August 22 thru Thursday, August 24: 1. THE MEADOWS GOLF CLUB, 2802 123RD STREET | Open 10 a.m. – 8 …

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Labor Day Weekend Fireworks

Celebrate Blue Island’s rich labor history – including our city’s role in the historic Pullman Strike of 1894 – at our Labor Day Weekend Fireworks display! The fun starts at 4 p.m. with food, drinks, music, and more at the intersection of Fulton Street and Irving Avenue, with a fireworks finale you won’t want to miss. When: Saturday, September 2 …

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Parking Restrictions for Sunday, August 13, 2023

On Sunday, August 13, from 9 a.m. thru 2 p.m., the following parking restrictions will be in effect for the procession following mass at St. Donatus Church: • St. Donatus Church at the intersection of Union and Winchester. • Winchester north to Oak. • Oak east to Lincoln. • Lincoln south to York. • York west to Division. • Division …

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2023 St. Donatus Feast & Carnival

It’s that time of year again! Bring your family, friends and neighbors to the 118th Annual St. Donatus Feast. Enjoy five days of live music, great food, fun rides, bingo, delicious pizza, beef and sausage, clams, Italian ice and more.

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