Established 1945

The Blue Island Farmers’ Market has returned as of June 14. Browse a great selection of local food, crafts, plants, and more each Monday. The farmers’ market is located at the park at the Northeast corner of Western Ave. and York St. This will run every Monday through September 27, from 2 to 6 p.m. 

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Reservations are no longer required to use the facility and normal capacity limitations will resume. 

Vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear a mask in the building; unvaccinated individuals should continue to wear a mask in the building and when not engaged in water activities (please read the document found on the facebook or web page for more on the masking policy). 

A limited number of chairs on deck, and we will continue to support social distancing. 

Open swim hours are Saturday and Sunday noon to 6:30 p.m., Rentals 7 to 9 p.m.; 

Monday through Friday 12:30 to 5 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m. Lap Swim/Walk Lane Monday through Friday 7:30 to 9 a.m. 

Daily fees are $7 for residents, $14 for non residents. Individual Aquatic Park Passes are still on sale at the Apollo Recreation Center, $40 residents, $80 non residents per person. 

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U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) hosted a meeting with United States Postal Service (USPS) Vice President Elvin Mercado, Midwest District Manager Randy Stines, Aldermen King, Sawyer, Harris, and Coleman, Alsip Mayor John Ryan, Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke, and others yesterday to discuss the persistent mail delays plaguing constituents in the First Congressional District and what can be done to address them. Between 150 and 293 routes went undelivered daily in the Chicago USPS area in May 2021, with another 20 to 60 routes only partially delivered each day, according to data provided by the USPS Carrier Union. 

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Shepard High School Athletic Director Lindsey Nissen recently hosted the ceremony announcing the annual athletic award winners.

Senior Brooke Becker won the William Gutches Award. Brooke, who has played four years of varsity softball at Shepard, will attend Trinity Christian College and play softball.

Senior Leah Bylut won the Outstanding Senior Female Athlete Award. Leah, who earned All-SSC and All-Area honors in girls volleyball, has received a scholarship to Ferris State University.

Senior Omar Montiel won the Outstanding Senior Male Athlete Award. Omar, the South Suburban Conference Red Division cross country champion this past season, will run for Loras College starting in the fall.

Senior Chloe Ayres won the Outstanding All Around Female Athlete Award, a recognition for a Shepard athlete who plays more than one sport. Chloe, who competed in cheerleading and track for the Astros, will attend North Carolina State University and perform with their seven-time national champion cheerleading squad starting this fall.

Shepard senior Jalen Smith won the Outstanding All Around Male Athlete Award, a recognition for a Shepard athlete who plays more than one sport. Jalen, who competed in football and track for the Astros, will attend College of DuPage and play football starting in the fall.

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