City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
Let’s Rock Around the Clock again! Meet your friends and neighbors in Uptown BI at the corner of Western and Vermont. Join the community countdown to 2017 with our famous Fire Department ball drop and fireworks show! Spread the word: share our event on Facebook.
Read More »Cruise Nights Kick Off for 2016
Get your kicks in Uptown Blue Island. Cruise Nights Starts TONIGHT! York Street will be closed to traffic, but open to antique, muscle and other noteworthy cars. This FREE family-friendly event provides a great opportunity to stroll around and view vintage vehicles. Cruise Nights will be held on York Street between Western and Gregory from 5:00-9:00 pm on Monday evenings …
Read More »Small Business Saturday 2013
November 30th is Small Business Saturday, a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Small Business Saturday is a national movement to drive shoppers to local merchants across the U.S. Join the movement, spread the word! The following Blue Island businesses are participating in Small Business Saturday Aztek Ink …
Read More »Final Cruise Night for 2013
Join us on Monday, October 14 for the Columbus Day Holiday as we cap off a great Cruise Night season. Meet in Uptown Blue Island at Western Ave & York St at 5pm. We cruise to Olde Western at 6pm! Dine at one of our restaurants or sit back, enjoy the cars and tunes. Thanks to all for a successful …
Read More »Uptown-TOD Zoning District Hearing
The City of Blue Island has proposed the adoption of a new zoning district: the Uptown-Transit Oriented Development (U-TOD) district. On Monday, May 14 at 6pm the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed district. The meeting will be held at the East Annex, 2434 Vermont Street, Blue Island. The Blue Island Plan Commission …
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