City of Blue Island

Black Culture Night 2012

jason — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:33:52 +0000

Neighborhood Watch Group #37 hosts the Black Culture Night on Friday, February 17th at 7pm. This annual event is celebrating its 12th Anniversary recognizing Black History Month. Organized by Rachell Orozco and Alderman Nancy Thompson, expect a variety of speakers addressing the contributions of Black Americans. All are welcome… and welcome to bring guests!

Saturday, February 17
7pm

City Hall Annex Building
2434 W. Vermont Street
Blue Island, IL 60406

Notice of Public Meeting & Intent to Apply for USEPA Pilot Grant

jodi — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:20:16 +0000

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

District 218 to Host All-Class Reunion

jason — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:08:56 +0000

District 218 will host its first All-District/All-Class reunion on Saturday, January 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park.

The Friends of District 218, an educational foundation, will sponsor this event as a fund raiser supporting college scholarships for students and grants for teachers. The event includes dinner, an open bar, disk jockey, and raffles.

Through January 13, tickets cost $75 per couple or $40 per individual. After January 13 and at the door, tickets cost $50 per person. Tickets are available in the main offices of Eisenhower High School, 12700 S. Sacramento, Blue Island; Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Avenue, Oak Lawn; and, Shepard High School, 13049 S. Ridgeland Avenue, Palos Heights.

Tickets also are available at the Administrative Center, 10701 S. Kilpatrick or by calling 708-424-2000, ext. 2500 to order tickets. Checks should be made payable to ‘CHSD 218 Foundation.’

Rock Around the Clock

mary — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:06:50 +0000

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

Blue Island Historical Society Open House

BIHS — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:52:06 +0000

A celebration of Blue Island history in three parts!

WHEN
Sunday, Jan 15th, 2012

WHERE
BIHS/Albee House
13018 Maple Avenue
Blue Island

Free will donation
($5 adults, $2 children)

Plan your day!
PART ONE, 11:00am-1:00pm
Welcome Tea (continental), Architecture in Blue Island presentation & extended Albee House tour by Mike Wolski

PART TWO, 2:00pm-5:00pm
History of Blue Island (with Children’s Ablee House tour!) by Mike Kaliski; Afternoon Tea (continental); and “Greetings from Portland” presentation by Jason Berry

PART THREE, 6:00pm, tickets required*
Rock Island Rail Road in Blue Island presentation by Jim Suhs and closing reception

ALL DAY EVENTS
• Children’s Scavenger Hunt
• Western Avenue Exhibits
• Raffles–including a framed “Doors of Blue Island” poster
• A special gift with each new BIHS membership registration

*TICKETS
Tickets are required for part three of the open house only. Email BIHS for a printable ticket today, events@blueislandhistoricalsociety.com; or starting Jan 9th, a limited number of free tickets will be available at the Blue Island Public Library main desk (2433 York Street).

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

Celebrate the Holidays in Blue Island

jason — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:22:43 +0000

Blue Island presents its much-loved Holiday Light Parade on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Festooned in lights, watch as bands, floats, cars, bikes, even horses march down Western Ave in Uptown Blue Island spreading holiday cheer.

Children’s Christmas Entertainment (3-5pm)
Lyric Theatre – 12952 Western Ave.
Clowns, kids review, and suprises! Call 708-388-5735 to reserve your seat.

Christmas Light Parade (5:30pm)
Western Ave. from Union to Grove
Sponsored by the City of Blue Island and MetroSouth Medical Center.
Featuring the Eisenhower Band, School District 130, the Cardinal Dancers, and much more!

After parade join us for the lighting of trees, refreshments, and cookie sale at Central Park (York & Western)

Open House Uptown at Blue Island Public Library, Carr Gardens, Franklin Framing, Flowers by Cathé, Three Sisters, and more!

Click here to download and share the Christmas 2011 flyer!

Test Of The Emergency Alert System – 11/9/11 at 1pm

jodi — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:53:05 +0000

1st Ever Emergency Alert System (EAS) Nationwide Test

The 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

Civil War Series: “Boy Soldiers of the Civil War”

BIHS — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:52:14 +0000

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.

Remembering Marshall Field’s

BIHS — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:23:14 +0000

Give the Lady What She Wants: Remembering Marshall Field’s is this summer’s addition to the: “Images of America” book series.Author Leslie Goddard will take you through the 150-year history of Chicago’s leading department store, and the reign of it’s owner, Marshall Field.

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.

Halloween with Ursula Bielski

BIHS — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:31:43 +0000

This event is sold out. Please contact BIHS with questions. Thank you!

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.