City of Blue Island » News http://www.blueisland.org Discover Blue Island, The Historic Heart of Chicago Southland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:49:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Notice of Public Meeting & Intent to Apply for USEPA Pilot Grant http://www.blueisland.org/2012/01/27/notice-of-public-meeting-intent-to-apply-for-usepa-pilot-grant/ http://www.blueisland.org/2012/01/27/notice-of-public-meeting-intent-to-apply-for-usepa-pilot-grant/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:20:16 +0000 jodi http://www.blueisland.org/?p=4516

Notice of City of Blue Island’s intent to apply for U.S.EPA Brownfields Multi-purpose Pilot Grant; Notice of a Public Meeting to discuss, accept and consider Public Comment on the Draft Grant Proposal; and Request for Public Comment on the Draft Grant Proposal.

The City of Blue Island intends to apply for a U.S.EPA Brownfields Multi-purpose Pilot Grant that is due on February 10, 2012. This proposal is associated with the assessment, cleanup planning and cleanup of hazardous substances at 2 parcels located at the SE corner of the Northeast Mixed-Use Commercial Park, the former landfill site at 119th St and Vincennes Ave.  More Info

]]> http://www.blueisland.org/2012/01/27/notice-of-public-meeting-intent-to-apply-for-usepa-pilot-grant/feed/ 0 Rock Around the Clock http://www.blueisland.org/2011/12/28/rock-around-the-clock-2/ http://www.blueisland.org/2011/12/28/rock-around-the-clock-2/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:06:50 +0000 mary http://www.blueisland.org/?p=4441 Celebrate New Years Eve at the City of Blue Island Rock Around the Clock Celebration on the corner of Vermont Street and Western Avenue.  The corner will be closed off to traffic at 11:30pm.  Free party favors will be distributed and at the stroke of midnight the Fire Department will  have the lighted ball drop and oversee the professional Fireworks display!  Fun for the whole family!  For more information call Mary Poulsen at 708-396-7035

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Emergency Alert Nationwide Test - 11/9/11 at 1pm CSTThe federal government will conduct the 1st nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) - Wednesday, November 9, 1pm.

The test will last up to 3 1/2 minutes and during this period, regularly-scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted.

The City of Blue Island, Police, Fire, and 911 Communications would like to reassure that this event is just a test, and not a real emergency alert.

 

Watch the FEMA Video

 

Prueba del Sistema de Alerta de Emergencias

]]> http://www.blueisland.org/2011/11/08/test-of-the-emergency-alert-system-11911-at-1pm/feed/ 0 Civil War Series: “Boy Soldiers of the Civil War” http://www.blueisland.org/2011/11/08/civil-war-series-%e2%80%9cboy-soldiers-of-the-civil-war%e2%80%9d/ http://www.blueisland.org/2011/11/08/civil-war-series-%e2%80%9cboy-soldiers-of-the-civil-war%e2%80%9d/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:52:14 +0000 BIHS http://www.blueisland.org/?p=4342 The Blue Island Historical Society and the Blue Island Public Library brings Session Three of the Civil War Series.  Author and historian Dennis Keesee speaks on the “Boy Soldiers of the Civil War”. Tickets required.

WHEN
Tuesday, November 15*
7:00pm

LOCATION
Country House/Lincoln-Davis Civil War Roundtable
5400 W 127th Street
Alsip, IL

TICKETS
There are a limited number of free tickets for the presentation and a complementary desert available at the Blue Island Public Library main desk, 2433 York Street. Dinner not included.

MORE INFO
Contact Dan Carroll for more info at 708-388-1078 ext. 30.

*Please note date. This event is 11/15, not 11/17.

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WHEN
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
7:00pm

WHERE
Blue Island Historical Society/Albee House
13018 Maple Avenue
Blue Island, IL
TICKETS
Free tickets are available at the Blue Island Public Library front desk, 2433 York Street. Or contact Dan Carroll for more info at 708-388-1078 ext. 30.

This event is sponsored by the Blue Island Historical Society and the Blue Island Public Library.

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Back by popular demand, ghost hunter Ursula Bielski will share stories and personal experiences about famous ghosts of Chicago. This is a free event, but please contact
Blue Island Historical Society to reserve your seat. All ages welcome.

Raffle tickets are still available!
Enter to win a gift basket of Ursula’s books on Chicago’s ghost lore at the event. Raffle Tickets are $1 each. They will be sold at the Library and BIHS/Albee House. Winner need not be present. Proceeds benefit BIHS.

WHEN
Thursday, Oct 27, 2011
7:00 pm

WHERE
BIHS/Albee House
13018 Maple Avenue
Blue Island, IL 60406

MORE INFO
Contact Dan Carroll at 708-388-1078 ext. 30

This event is sponsored by Blue Island Historical Society
and Blue Island Public Library.

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Register with the Cook County Urban Ag Network

]]> http://www.blueisland.org/2011/10/04/1st-annual-harvest-festival-1015/feed/ 0 Eisenhower Football Wears Pink All October http://www.blueisland.org/2011/09/30/eisenhower-football-wears-pink-all-october/ http://www.blueisland.org/2011/09/30/eisenhower-football-wears-pink-all-october/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:43:34 +0000 jodi http://www.blueisland.org/?p=4219 Wear PinkOn behalf of the coach Travis Moore and the Eisenhower football program , please join the Cardinals in supporting  Breast Cancer Awareness Month tonight during their varsity contest versus Shepard High School. This is the 2nd season that players will wear pink in recognition of the fight against breast cancer.

Just about everyone knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer. That is why we are proud to join thousands of others committed to fighting this terrible disease.

Throughout October, the Eisenhower football program will celebrate survivors, visit patients at hospitals and turn their stadium pink to show their enduring support. Alongside partners “Race for cure”, they will emphasize the importance of prevention by encouraging all women over the age of 40 to get a yearly mammogram.

Thanks to the passion of our young men, we have the collective strength as a team to connect with millions of people and make a positive difference. Please support the American Cancer Society’s programs to help people stay well, get well, and find a cure. We can fight back against a disease that has taken far too many! – Thank you and GO CARDS….

 

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A United States Flag, which was flown over the United States Capitol on September 11 to commemorate the anniversary, will be presented to Dr. Enrique Beckmann, CEO of MetroSouth Medical Center.

 

  • When: Thursday, September 8, 2- 3 p.m.
  • Where: MetroSouth Medical Center, 12935 S. Gregory, Blue Island
  • RSVP:  Email Martha McDade - by Sept 7 would be greatly appreciated.

Remember 9-11-01 - 10th Anniversary

]]> http://www.blueisland.org/2011/09/06/9-11-01-anniversary-remembrance-at-metrosouth/feed/ 0 Historical Architecture Walking Tour http://www.blueisland.org/2011/08/23/historical-architecture-walking-tour/ http://www.blueisland.org/2011/08/23/historical-architecture-walking-tour/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:08:12 +0000 BIHS http://www.blueisland.org/?p=4131 Starting at the 132-year-old Blue Island Historical Society Albee House, this walking tour will take you through some of Blue Island’s architectural history. The tour will be about one mile. Tickets required. See info below.

A reception honoring Jack Simmerling coincides with this event. From 1:30-2:30pm, all are invited to stop in at the Blue Island Public Library to meet & honor Mr. Simmerling, view some of his works, & enjoy light refreshments.

WHEN
Sunday, September 18, 2011
1:00pm-4:00pm

WHERE
BIHS/Albee House
13018 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406

TICKETS
$10 per person
Purchase your tickets at the Blue Island Public Library front desk (2433 York Street) or call BIHS today.

MORE INFO
P: 708-371-8546
E: events@blueislandhistoricalsociety.com

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