Cook County's 24th cold-related death of season reported in Blue Island
Don Mahoney, 60, was found about 3:22 a.m. Jan. 12 in the 2600 block of 121st Place, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
Blue Island police warn of 'brazen' theft at Thornton's gas station
Police posted a video that shows someone getting out of the SUV, opening the door to the woman’s car and taking items while her back is turned.
Blue Island pays $1.3 million to police officer to settle lawsuits over investigation into sledding boy's death
Blue Island will pay $1.3 million to a police officer to settle allegations that the investigation into the sledding death of an 11-year-old boy was impacted by political considerations.
Human skeleton found in underground vault at shut down Blue Island oil refinery
A contractor stumbled upon human skeletal remains Thursday in an underground vault at an oil refinery that’s been closed for almost 20 years in unincorporated Blue Island.
Man missing from Blue Island located
A man reported missing from southwest suburban Blue Island has been located.
Junkyard fire destroys at least 40 vehicles, one house
A junkyard fire in south suburban Blue Island consumed 40 to 50 vehicles Saturday and brought down a house.
MetroSouth Hospital stops accepting new patients
MetroSouth Medical Center stopped accepting new patients Friday evening as its owners and community advocates continue to battle over the future of the south suburban hospital.
MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island to close December 31
A hospital in suburban Chicago is set to close by the end of the year, impacting more than a thousand workers and thousands of patients.