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Blue Island is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States, located approximately 16 miles (26 km) south of Chicago's Loop. Blue Island is adjacent to the city of Chicago and shares its northern boundary with that city's Morgan Park neighborhood. The population was 22,558 at the 2020 United States Census.
The Blue Island Plan Our History Set on the southern edge of an ancient glacial ridge, Blue Island was settled in 1835, making it one of the oldest communities in Cook County.
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- Downtown Blue Island. Blue Island’s commercial core resonates with some 150 years of history. Along Western Avenue, and its old section on the south side of the Cal-Sag Channel, there’s an inviting array of locally owned businesses.
- Memorial Park (Blue Island Park District) The Blue Island Park District’s premier park is a short way northwest of downtown and has an entrance commanded by a LTV A-7 Corsair II light attack aircraft.
- Cal-Sag Trail. When we put this list together, Blue Island was in the process of being connected to a walking and biking trail, stretching through the Chicago Southland, from Lemont, Illinois to the Chicago Lakefront and Indiana border.
- Blue Island Beer Company. On the historic Old Western Avenue, south of downtown Blue Island, there’s a thriving craft brewery with 12 different beers on tap.
Blue Island Landmark Tour. At its founding, Blue Island was the most important settlement south of Chicago. Today a wealth of fantastic homes and fascinating history has been preserved, and the homes and businesses on this tour span from before the Civil War to the early twentieth century.
The Blue Island Historical Society brings together those people interested in history, especially in the history of Blue Island and neighboring communities.
Jul 26, 2020 · Things to Do in Blue Island, IL - Blue Island Attractions. Enter dates. Attractions. Filters. Sort. Map. Category types. Attractions. Food & Drink. Shopping. Types of Attractions. Nightlife. Museums. Spas & Wellness. Sights & Landmarks. Casinos & Gambling. Fun & Games. Nature & Parks. Traveler rating. Neighborhoods. Marshall Square. North Lawndale.
