Blue Island, Illinois
Blue Island is a city of 21,741 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1836.
Why visit Blue Island
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 33 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Saint Xavier University, Joshua P. Young House, Pacesetter Gardens Historic District and Blackwelder Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 39 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Blue Island
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Blue Island
Blue Island is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States, 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.
From the Wikipedia article Blue Island, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Saint Xavier University
School · 3.9 mi
Private Roman Catholic university in Chicago, Illinois, US
Museums and landmarks6
Joshua P. Young House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Pacesetter Gardens Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Ridge Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Residential historic district in the Beverly and Morgan Park neighborhoods of Chicago, Illinois
West Pullman Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic school building in Chicago, Illinois
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
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21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes35
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.4 mi
2323 West 127th Street, Blue Island
Mo-Sa 04:30-22:00; Su 05:00-21:00
23 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Knights Inn Calumet Park
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
12800 South Ashland Avenue, Calumet Park
Churches and places of worship41
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.8 mi
South Claire Boulevard, Robbins
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.4 mi
1301 West Vermont Avenue, Calumet Park
New Friendship Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.9 mi
West 139th Street, Robbins
Pioneer Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.6 mi
11914 South Paulina Street, Calumet Park
Sacred Heart Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.7 mi
11652 South Church Street, Chicago
Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.8 mi
McKinley Avenue, Posen
Saint Walter's Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.5 mi
11729-11731 South Western Avenue, Chicago
Seven Holy Founders Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
12446 Loomis Street, Calumet Park
St. Donatus Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.6 mi
1939 Union Street, Blue Island
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging22
Marshfield Citgo
Gas station · 1.7 mi
11900 South Marshfield Avenue, Calumet Park
Schools, colleges and libraries67
Moraine Valley Community College Education Center at Blue Island
School
12940 Western Avenue, Blue Island
Healthcare8
Midwest Express Clinic Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
12850 South Ashland Avenue, Calumet Park
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
12200 Western Avenue, Blue Island
Map of Blue Island
223 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.3 in | 12.5 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 23°F | 2.1 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 42°F | 4.2 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 67°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 35°F | 2.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.3 in | 7.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Midway Ap 3Sw 72534 (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cook County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2023-11-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Alsip 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Chicago 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Bellwood 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Addison 25 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Bensenville 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Naperville 26 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Joliet 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Bloomingdale 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Aurora 32 mi west, about 52 min by car
- Arlington Heights 34 mi northwest, about 55 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Blue Island Montage, Burnhamandroot, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 20061014 10 Uptown Saturday Night, Blue Island, David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20060708 41 Blue Island, IL (15632570172), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20060708 43 Blue Island, IL (15011557243), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20060708 45 Blue Island, IL (15010975084), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from Blue Island, Illinois - Large Letter Postcard (7605916914), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20030411 23 Metra Blue Island (5681696599), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20040110 65 Pace Blue Island, IL (6778232178), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20040110 70 Metra Blue Island, IL (6924348355), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 18.09.26 Blue Island-Vermont Street, IL 407, Phil Richards, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue Island Metra Rock Island Beverly platform (July 2024), AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- 19960406 07 Metra Electric Blue Island, IL (5412091824), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20030411 27 Metra Blue Island (5682263076), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- SW-bound platform at Blue Island-Vermont St station - Blue Island, IL - July 2024, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- 20030411 33 Metra Blue Island (5682263388), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20030411 25 Metra Blue Island (5681696801), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20030411 24 Metra Blue Island (5682262826), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20030411 31 Metra Blue Island (5682263300), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 19960406 09 Metra Rock Island District, Blue Island, IL (5412091864), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 18.09.26 Blue Island-Vermont Street 423, Phil Richards, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue Island Metra Rock Island platforms (July 2024), AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- 20030411 29 Metra Blue Island (5681697027), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20040110 67 Metra Electric Blue Island, IL (6924348231), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Island station (Metra Electric) entrance - Blue Island, IL - July 2024, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- 20040110 73 Metra and CRL Blue Island, IL (6924348453), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Blue Island station (Metra Electric) - Blue Island, IL - July 2024, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- 20130427 09 Metra, Blue Island (9681084421), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Calumet Sag Channel, Blue Island, Illinois on Approach to Chicago Midway Airport (7238214038) (cropped), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Calumet Sag Channel, Blue Island, Illinois on Approach to Chicago Midway Airport (7238214038), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20040110 72 Metra Electric Blue Island, IL (6924348413), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Calumet Sag Channel, Blue Island, Illinois on Approach to Chicago Midway Airport (7238214986), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ridge Historic District, ChicagoGeek, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Pullman Elementary School, Kevin J. Woolfolk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Joshua P Young House, Burnhamandroot, Public domain
- Image Housing Unit in Pacesetter Gardens, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Mary of the Assumption Church front view 1, Lori Strock Photography, CC BY 4.0
- St. Michael Chicago, Julianhayda, CC0
- BI WHenkeHome 1883, Se7enonline, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Metra Rock Island 214 (3350991902), Russell Sekeet, CC BY 2.0
- Metra Rock Island 211 (3350992122), Russell Sekeet, CC BY 2.0
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