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News & Events - October 6, 2022

34th Annual Blue Cap Auction

Saturday, November 4, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

Double Tree Hotel

5000 W. 127th St., Alsip

Join Blue Cap in celebrating their 34th Annual Auction Fundraiser. In addition to the Live Auction, this year's event will include exciting Silent Auction and Raffles featuring only uniquely selected items. Auction 2022 will also include hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, open bar and a delicious curated menu.

Click the image above to register. 

News You Can Use

Cook County Manufacturing Reinvented, a $5 million grant program, is underway supporting suburban Cook County manufacturers. This program reimburses manufacturers for the implementation of projects designed to improve productivity, develop future leaders, train your workforce, and grow your business. The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center's expert advisors will work one-on-one with manufacturers to define project scope, evaluate solution options and chart a path forward for each manufacturing awardee. Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000 depending on the nature of the project.

Please visit https://www.imec.org/ccmr/ for more information. Applications are due October 31, 2022. 

Cook County Small Business Resource

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced a new grant that will provide businesses $10,000 (these grants do not have to be paid back) coupled with one-on-one advising and coaching services to historically excluded businesses. The Source Grow Grant was created to foster recovery and resiliency from the pandemic to help those hardest hit including hospitality. Priority will be given to businesses/entrepreneurs of color, women, veterans, LGBTQ and persons with a disability.

To learn more and/or apply, click HERE. The application deadline is October 31, 2022. 

Community Scarecrow Contest

Celebrate fall with the City of Blue Island & the Blue Island Park District, and help decorate Boo! Island for the season by signing up your  residence, business, club, or organization to decorate a scarecrow! This event is free and sign up is limited – registration deadline is October 16.

Click the image above for more information and to register. 

Business After Hours

Tuesday October 25, 2022 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Front Row Olde Western, 13312  Olde Western Ave. 

Join the Chamber and friends for a Business After Hours at Front Row - Olde Western. Learn more about their exciting schedule of events and special event space perfect for your next birthday or holiday party. 

Dia De Los Muertos

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Park at York and Western | Lyric Theater, 12952 Western Ave. 

Join City of Blue Island officials, The Lyric Theater, your friends and neighbors and celebrate Day of the Dead with a Remembrance Altar, Music, Food, and Shopping. Dancers will perform on the stage of The Lyric during the festivities.

Residents are invited to drop off copies of photos of their loved ones at the City Clerk’s Office (13051 Greenwood Avenue) by 4 p.m. on November 1. Photos may not be returned so please submit copies only – no originals.

Businesses and residents are also encouraged to build their own Remembrance Altars! For more information, call the City Clerk’s office at (708) 597-8603, or email rzylman@cityofblueisland.org.