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01 Feb The Great Railroad Strike of 1894

The image above (from the collection of the Library of Congress) shows a special patrolling train in Blue Island during the great railroad strike of 1894. Company C of the 15th U.S. Infantry (also in the picture) arrived in Blue Island during the morning hours...

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29 Jan The Story of the Albee House – Part 1 of 2

Thank you to Ken Jellema for his research assistance on this article. The Albee House in June of 1942 In the 141 years since our headquarters, the Albee House, was built, it’s only changed hands 3 times - a fact that’s pretty remarkable for a structure of...

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07 Jan “How Chicago’s Suburbs Were Planted And Named” – Norman Rexford’s Journey to Blue Island

From the March 4, 1900 Chicago Sunday Tribune “Norman Rexford gave Blue Island its name. He was the first permanent settler in the suburb, and up to the time of his death, March 28, 1883, he was one of its most prominent residents. Norman Rexford Mr. Rexford was...

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04 Dec The Rock Island Line Comes Through Blue Island

The Construction of the Rock Island and Chicago rail line from Blue Island to Joliet was completed in 1852, quickly transforming Blue Island from a stop along the Vincennes Trail to a major hub of rail and trade. This October 13, 1852 article from the...

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14 Nov Before the Battle at Starved Rock

Before the Illinois tribe was driven to Starved Rock where they were almost completely wiped out, there are stories of a great battle that took place in Blue Island along the Calumet River, where the Illinois made a determined effort to fight off their attackers...

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