History The city of Blue Island is in Cook county, 16 miles south of downtown Chicago. It stands on the southern end of an ancient glacial ridge. The ridge once stood as an island in glacial Lake Chicago, the predecessor of Lake Michigan. Travelers on the Vincennes Trail called it the "Blue ... » Learn More about Blue Island, IL
Communities
Beverly, Chicago
Sitting a mere 12 miles south of the Loop is the Beverly neighborhood. It is one of the few areas in the City of Chicago that features a hilly terrain. This geography is due to its location in the middle of the geological formation known as the Blue Island Ridge. Beverly, along with Morgan Park, was ... » Learn More about Beverly, Chicago
Morgan Park, Chicago
Morgan Park, Chicago, Illinois! Morgan Park boasts a setting like a English county town. For instance; it has lovely small parks, roundabouts and meandering streets. It is located south of the Beverly neighborhood. Morgan Park consists of mostly single family homes with a few multifamily ... » Learn More about Morgan Park, Chicago