Backdoor Redistricting Deal Divides McKinley Park Between 11th, 12th Wards
The Chicago City Council has voted to approve a heavily gerrymandered ward map that irregularly splits McKinley Park into two wards, with the support of all three current alders whose wards currently cover the neighborhood.
- Chicago City Council votes 43 to 7 to adopt a heavily gerrymandered ward map that irregularly chops up the neighborhood.
- New map gets Yes votes from all three alders representing wards that currently cover the McKinley Park Community Area.
- Vote comes despite opposition from community groups, residents and stakeholders.
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Neighborhood Demands Single-Ward Representation
A coalition of neighborhood community groups, elected officials, enterprises and institutions have co-signed a public letter asking that McKinley Park remain within a single ward through redistricting of Chicago's political boundaries.
- Neighborhood community groups, elected officials, institutions and enterprises sign public letter asking that McKinley Park remain within a single ward.
- Redistricting process looks to chop up neighborhood into multiple Chicago wards with irregular boundaries.
- Change.org petition lets residents add their support for keeping McKinley Park whole.
Kids Play, Community Celebrates as Baseball Returns to Hoyne Park
The Omega Delta Youth Baseball & Softball League kicked off its 2022 season on Saturday, April 30, with a parade, ceremony, baseball games and cheer from the Chicago Cubs, elected officials, players, parents and coaches.
- Omega Delta Youth Baseball & Softball League kicks off opening day on Saturday, April 30.
- Players, parents and coaches celebrate alongside elected officials and Chicago Cubs owners Tom and Laura Ricketts.
- Neighborhood baseball field gets overhaul with help from the Chicago Cubs Diamond Project.
Read more: Kids Play, Community Celebrates as Baseball Returns to Hoyne Park
