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Welcome Home D. Wade

Blue Islanders were excited when Robbins native and Richards HS grad Dwyane Wade announced he’ll be playing for his hometown Chicago Bulls this season. In his statement Wade said he looks forward to “returning to my roots” My most treasured memories were watching my dad play basketball … and developing my game at the Blue Island Recreation Center. I have never forgotten where I …

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Community Garden Service Day

Join the Community Garden group this Saturday, May 2 from 10am to noon for a Community Potato Planting and help clean up the food bank garden plots. Food grown in the food bank plots is donated to St. Benedict’s and distributed to Blue Island area families in need. Meet at the California Gardens Community Garden, 141st and Francisco at the …

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