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Pols Pictch Candidacies, Chamber Fetes Businesses, Bestt Of Leaderboard, and more local news and events

Pols Pictch Candidacies, Chamber Fetes Businesses, Bestt Of Leaderboard, and more local news and events
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Vol. 9, Issue 36
Oct. 12, 2026

Neighborhood Update

A wrap-up of recent news and a look ahead to upcoming events‍

Latest News

Mayoral candidate Mike Quigley said city funding is a top concern, Chicago Board of Education candidates Yesenia Lopez and Juan Gonzales talked school closings, and Jennifer Alvares announced her candidacy for 9th District Police Council.
Halloween in McKinley Park
Dozens gathered for business networking at Southwest Chamber of Commerce member Brighton Park Community Bank in advance of upcoming fall and winter chamber events.

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Vote for The Best of McKinley Park
Weekly Leaderboard
Updated weekly and ordered by total votes received. Voting ends November 26, 2026. Below results are from 2 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2026. Click a category for live results.
Best Pizza
Trino's Pizza
Best Baked Goods
Cadinho Bakery and Cafe
Best Spot for a Drink
Marz Community Brewing Co.
Best Hangout Spot
Lagoon & Natural Area at McKinley Park
Best Coffee
Cadinho Bakery and Cafe
Best Sit-Down Restaurant
Marz Community Brewing Co. and New Archview/The Chicago Room (tie)
Best Take-Out Restaurant
Nicky's Carry Outs
Best Latin Cuisine
La Palapa
Best Fast Food Chain Restaurant
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Best Pharmacy
Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
Best Groceries
Jewel-Osco
Best Local Elected Official
Julia Ramirez, 12th Ward Alderwoman
Best Beer, Wine and Spirits
Marz Community Brewing Co.
Best Community Organization
Trash People of McKinley Park
Best Clothing and Apparel
Consume Vintage
Best Gas Station
Shell (3501 S. Damen Ave.)
Best Convenience Store
Walgreens
Best Home Goods
Treasures Depot
Best Hair & Beauty Services
Empire Cutz
Best Pet Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Best Garden and Landscaping
JC Licht Ace Hardware
Best Bank
Byline Bank, Fifth Third Bank and Marquette Bank (tie)
Best Auto Parts
AutoZone Auto Parts
Best Auto Mechanic
Rojas Auto Service
Best Dental Care
Ganger Family Dentistry
Best Phones & Mobile
T-Mobile
Best Flowers
Fasan Florist
Best Auto Body Repair
Metro Auto Body Group
Best Medical Care
Miami Optical
Best Child Care
Montessori Foundations of Chicago
Best Home Contractor
JJA Roofing & Contracting and Marty Mar Construction (tie)
Best Insurance Agent
M. Rodriguez Agency — American Family Insurance and Sigma Associates — Travelers Insurance (tie)

 

This Week's Featured Events

Performances



7 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 16, at One City Tap



6 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 17, at Studio 55

Halloween



9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 15, at One City Tap



11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 17, at the McKinley Community Play Garden

Art



7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 16, at Marz Community Brewing Co.



6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 16, at Alma Gallery



7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 16, at Zap Artifacts



7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 16, at Iron Gallery



Noon to 5 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 18, at Alma Gallery

Entertainment



7 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 12, at Marz Community Brewing Co.



7 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 13, at Marz Community Brewing Co.



7 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 15, at Marz Community Brewing Co.

Nature and Environment



5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 15, at Park 571



10 a.m. to noon on Sun., Oct. 18, at Marshfield Courts



9 a.m. to noon on Sat., Oct. 17, at R4 Services



10 a.m. to noon on Sat., Oct. 17, at Park 571

Development

Book Club

Education

Literacy



9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thurs., Oct 15. at the McKinley Park Public Library



Noon to 1 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 13, at Aquinas Literacy Center



10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thurs., Oct. 15, at Aquinas Literacy Center

Healthcare

Fitness



6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 15, at Blink Fitness

Kids, Youth & Teens



3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 12, at the McKinley Park Public Library



3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 12, at the McKinley Park Field House



3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 14, at the McKinley Park Public Library



3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 15, at the McKinley Park Public Library



5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 13, at the McKinley Park Field House



10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Thurs., Oct. 15, at the McKinley Park Public Library



11 a.m. to noon on Sat., Oct. 17, at the McKinley Park Field House

Seniors



12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 13, at the McKinley Park Field House



10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 14, at McKinley Park



1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 15, at the McKinley Park Field House



Noon to 1 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 16, at McKinley Park

Veterans



10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 15, at the McKinley Park Field House



11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 15, at McKinley Park Field House



Noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 15, at the McKinley Park Field House

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