Blue Island, Illinois

Blue Island (formerly Portland) is a city located in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 23,463.

Related Topics:
Cook County - Illinois - USA - 2000

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Blue Island is so-named because it is situated on a ridge of land that was once an island when the glacial Lake Chicago existed thousands of years ago. The city is a hub for Metra trains.

Related Topics:
Lake Chicago - Metra

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