Aquinas Literacy Center Returns to In-Person Tutor Training
For the first time in 18 months, the McKinley Park neighborhood's Aquinas Literacy Center held in-person literacy tutor training, prepping six new volunteers for one-to-one English language instruction with local adult learners.
- For the first time in 18 months, volunteer literacy tutors receive training on-site at McKinley Park neighborhood center.
- Six new volunteers join corps of dozens who provide one-on-one training to adult English learners.
- Next literacy tutor training session set for Saturday, October 23.
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Teen Photographers Showcase the Nature of McKinley Park
A summer program from the Chicago Park District and the Coalition for a Better Chinese-American Community resulted in an exhibition of teen nature photography of McKinley Park on Saturday, September 4.
- Summer program from the Chicago Park District and the Coalition for a Better Chinese-American Community teaches nature photography to teens.
- Exhibition on Saturday, September 4, showcases teen-age photographers' work in the McKinley Park field house.
- Photos remain on display for public viewing.
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Amazon Pulls Back Curtain on McKinley Park Last-Mile Warehouse
New McKinley Park neighborhood sorting and shipping center from e-commerce giant Amazon is starting out at tens of thousands of packages per 12-hour shift, said new Operations Manager Kymbria Brown.
- New last-mile shipping and sorting center from e-commerce giant Amazon starts McKinley Park operations.
- Ramp-up phase handles tens of thousands of parcels per 12-hour shift; capacity tops at 95,000 packages, twice per day.
- Warehouse is hiring, with 55 positions open.
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Bethany Baptist Church Welcomes New Pastor
Brock Brockway has joined historic McKinley Park neighborhood church Bethany Baptist as its new pastor, beginning his first set of services on Sunday, September 12.
- Brock Brockway joins historic McKinley Park neighborhood church.
- First sermon took place on Sunday, September 12, and will continue with weekly services and programs.
- New pastor holds divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and has a background in engineering and management.
Legendary McKinley Park-Style Pizza Returns in Weekend Pop-ups
Thin-crust pizza with an historic McKinley Park neighborhood legacy is on the menu at the Moose Family Center in Bridgeview, Illinois, with pizzaiolo Anthony Caccitolo hoping to pass Jefee's Pizza to the next generation.
- Jefee's Pizza, an historic McKinley Park neighborhood pizzeria, slings pies on Saturdays through October at the Moose Family Center in Bridgeview, Illinois.
- Thin-crust specialty draws crowds of long-time fans eager to remember Jefee's and enjoy the pizza again.
- Pizzaiolo Anthony Caccitolo hopes to pass business, recipes to the next generation.
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