Meet Your Neighbor: McKinley Park Childrens Librarian Katie Boucher
The childrens librarian at the McKinley Park branch of the Chicago Public Library continues programming for kids, from the youngest children through teen-agers, bringing in-person events back after successfully navigating COVID-19.
- McKinley Park library's childrens librarian programs in-person events after successfully navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Online library story times during COVID drew big crowds of kids from across the city.
- Current library programs for young people range from early childhood story times to teen book clubs to special events.

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City Again Seeks Developers for Historic Central Manufacturing District Properties
Chicago is once again trying to get developers to bite on two underused and dilapidated properties in the Central Manufacturing District along Pershing Road.
- City of Chicago seeks developers for dilapidated warehouse, vehicle storage yard for city-owned properties on Pershing Road.
- Community Development Commission approves pitch from city planner Nolan Zaroff to solicit development proposals.
- Developer proposals due by October 21, reports Crain's Chicago Business.
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Notes On Our Reporting About MAT Asphalt
The McKinley Park News broke the story on MAT Asphalt and has covered it in greater depth and detail than any other publication. We are proud to continue our ongoing, accurate coverage of MAT Asphalt and the controversy surrounding it.