Blue Island NewsLocal news for Blue Island, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.U.S. rail network facing congestion 'calamity'- May 31, 2008 Conductors give an all-clear sign after dropping commuters from a METRA passenger train at the Vermont Street station in Blue Island, Ill., on April 23, 2008.http://www.topix.net/city/blue-island-il/2008/05/u-s-rail-network-facing-congestion-calami... US rail network facing congestion 'calamity'- May 29, 2008 Railway executive Matthew Rose stood before fellow industry leaders, pointing to a map meant to tell the future of the U.S. rail freight network.http://www.topix.net/city/blue-island-il/2008/05/us-rail-network-facing-congestion-calamit... Things to do this weekend: May 23-25- May 25, 2008 Posted in Around Town by Scott Smith on May 23rd, 2008 This week's featured shot from the TOC Flickr group comes to us from chloeloe .http://www.topix.net/city/blue-island-il/2008/05/things-to-do-this-weekend-may-23-25?fromr... Gov. Blagojevich stresses safety as motorists hit the roadways for Memorial Day weekend- May 23, 2008 As Illinoisans get ready to hit the roadways for the Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Rod. R. Blagojevich urges drivers to buckle up.http://www.topix.net/city/blue-island-il/2008/05/gov-blagojevich-stresses-safety-as-motori... Nonviolent Peaceforce events- May 20, 2008 The Chicago Chapter of Nonviolent Peaceforce NP invites you to attend several free events on the topic of Nonviolent Peacekeeping in areas of conflict.http://www.topix.net/city/blue-island-il/2008/05/nonviolent-peaceforce-events?fromrss=1 One fine day at the Meadows Golf Club- May 17, 2008 Being a latecomer to golf has been a convenient excuse for stinking at it, though many rounds over many subsequent years should have produced an occasional decent score. via Chicago Tribunehttp://www.topix.net/city/blue-island-il/2008/05/one-fine-day-at-the-meadows-golf-club?fro... Blue Island hospital to remain open under new owner- May 14, 2008 "We are confident we will be successful here." Just five weeks after the announcement that Blue Island's St. Francis Hospital would close for good, the city's biggest employer is getting a new owner and a new name. via Lincoln-Way Sunhttp://www.topix.net/city/blue-island-il/2008/05/blue-island-hospital-to-remain-open-under... Deal could keep 410-bed hospital in Blue Island open- May 12, 2008 Harkin optimistic farm bill will become law Authorities identify victim in homicide investigation House votes to reject legislative pay raises Facebook, states agree on new safeguards Afternoon News to Go -- ... via WQAD-TV Molinehttp://www.topix.net/city/blue-island-il/2008/05/deal-could-keep-410-bed-hospital-in-blue-... Blue Island's Mayor Peloquin: Small town hero- May 10, 2008 Everyone should have a small town hero who does his job with dignity and class and who quietly, but forcefully, accomplishes what he sets his mind to doing. via Illinoisreviewhttp://www.topix.net/city/blue-island-il/2008/05/blue-islands-mayor-peloquin-small-town-he... St. Francis Hospital will stay open- May 8, 2008 The parent of St. Francis Hospital said today it has signed a deal to transfer the Blue Island hospital to a group called MSMC Investors LLC. via Chicago Sun-Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/blue-island-il/2008/05/st-francis-hospital-will-stay-open?fromrs... |