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Car Crimes Spike, Rockin' in McKinley, Halloween and more neighborhood news and events

Car Crimes Spike, Rockin' in McKinley, Halloween and more neighborhood news and events

McKinley Park News

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Vol. 9, Issue 37
Oct. 19, 2026

Neighborhood Update

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

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Car Crimes Spike; Police Meeting to Inform 9th District Plan

Beat 912 led the 9th District in vehicle thefts, and the 2027 strategic plan gets underway at the upcoming community conversation.

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Letter From the Editor

Rockin’ Hard in McKinley Park

The hot dog came properly with a packet of mustard, no ketchup, out of the cooler of a tall and tattooed lady sharing Michael J. Dog’s meaty gifts with the audience while the band rocked and sang about the toils of working on the hot dog farm.

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The Best of McKinley Park

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Weekly Leaderboard

Updated weekly and ordered by total votes received. Voting ends November 26, 2026. Below results are from 10 a.m. on Oct. 19, 2026. Click a category for live results.

Best Pizza	Trino's Pizza
Best Baked Goods	Cadinho Bakery and Cafe
Best Hangout Spot	Lagoon & Natural Area at McKinley Park
Best Spot for a Drink	Marz Community Brewing Co.
Best Coffee	Cadinho Bakery and Cafe
Best Sit-Down Restaurant	Chile Toreado
Best Community Organization	Aquinas Literacy Center
Best Latin Cuisine	Chile Toreado
Best Beer, Wine and Spirits	Marz Community Brewing Co.
Best Take-Out Restaurant	Nicky's Carry Outs
Best Fast Food Chain Restaurant	Chipotle Mexican Grill
Best Local Elected Official	Julia Ramirez, 12th Ward Alderwoman
Best Pharmacy	Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
Best Groceries	Jewel-Osco
Best Clothing and Apparel	Consume Vintage
Best Convenience Store	Walgreens
Best Home Goods	Treasures Depot
Best Pet Store	Pet Supplies Plus
Best Garden and Landscaping	JC Licht Ace Hardware
Best Gas Station	Shell (3501 S. Damen Ave.)
Best Hair & Beauty Services	Empire Cutz
Best Auto Parts	AutoZone Auto Parts
Best Flowers	Fasan Florist
Best Auto Mechanic	Monte Jalisco Auto Repair and Rojas Auto Service (tie)
Best Bank	Byline Bank and Marquette Bank (tie)
Best Phones & Mobile	T-Mobile
Best Dental Care	Ganger Family Dentistry
Best Auto Body Repair	Cambray's Auto Rebuilders
Best Medical Care	Miami Optical
Best Child Care	Montessori Foundations of Chicago
Best Home Contractor	JJA Roofing & Contracting, Marty Mar Construction and Silva Construction and Restoration (tie)
Best Insurance Agent	Elvia Solis — State Farm Insurance, Rodriguez Agency — American Family Insurance and Sigma Associates — Travelers Insurance (tie)

This Week's Featured Events

Halloween

Nightmare Before Halloween

6 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 23, at Coartlition

Día de Los Muertos Celebración

11 a.m. to noon on Sat., Oct. 24, at Tu Casa Guanajuato en Chicago

2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 24, at American Legion Post 231

Halloween Clothing Swap

Noon to 3 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 24, at Marshfield Courts

Scenes & Screams Movie Trivia

9:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 22, at One City Tap

Performances

Legion Comedy with Joey Villagomez

9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 23, at American Legion Post 231

El Cervantino Concert

6 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 21, at Tu Casa Guanajuato en Chicago

Civics

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., Oct. 19-23 , 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 24 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 25 , at the McKinley Park Public Library

5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 19, at the 12th Ward Office

4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 19, at the 11th Ward Office

Entertainment

7 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 19, at Marz Community Brewing Co.

Queen of Hearts Raffle

8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 23, at William McKinley American Legion Post 231

7 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 20, at Marz Community Brewing Co.

7 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 21, at Marz Community Brewing Co.

7 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 22, at Marz Community Brewing Co.

Public Assistance

David Brady Memorial Food Pantry

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 19, at Ss. Peter and Paul Church

Education

Greene Elementary Local School Council Meeting

8:30 a.m. on Thurs., Oct. 22, at Nathanael Greene Elementary School

Namaste Charter School Tour

8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 21, and Thurs., Oct. 22, at Namaste Charter School

Art

ALMA Open Gallery Hours

Noon to 5 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 25, at Alma Gallery

Healthcare

Diabetes Management Workshop

10 a.m. to noon on Thurs., Oct. 22, at Tu Casa Guanajuato en Chicago

Literacy

Digital Literacy Lab

9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thurs., Oct. 22, at Aquinas Literacy Center

English Language Studio

Noon to 1 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 20, at Aquinas Literacy Center

Stories That Connect Us

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 19, at Aquinas Literacy Center

Conversation Cafe

10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thurs., Oct. 22, at Aquinas Literacy Center

Development

McKinley Park Development Council Meeting

6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 21, at the McKinley Park Public Library

Kids, Youth & Teens

Play Garden Play Date

4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 21, at the McKinley Community Play Garden

5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 19 and Fri., Oct. 23, at the McKinley Park Field House

Youth Soccer for Success

3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 19, at the McKinley Park Field House

6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 19 and Wed., Oct. 21, at the McKinley Park Field House

Kids Soccer for Success

4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 19, at the McKinley Park Field House

Sports & Recreation Apprenticeship

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 20, Wed., Oct. 21, and Thurs., Oct. 22, at McKinley Park

Youth Soccer and Softball for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

10 a.m. to noon on Sat., Oct. 24, at McKinley Park

Junior Brick Builders

5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 20, at the McKinley Park Field House

Brick Builders Club

11 a.m. to noon on Sat., Oct. 24, at the McKinley Park Field House

Fitness

Strength & Mobility Group Fitness

6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 22, at Blink Fitness

6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 19, and Fri., Oct. 23, and 9 a.m to noon on Sat., Oct. 24, at the McKinley Park Field House

Mustangs Run Club

7 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 22, at Marz Community Brewing Co.

Seniors

Senior Chair Exercises

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tues., Oct.. 20, at the McKinley Park Field House

Senior Pickleball

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 21, at McKinley Park

Senior Drawing and Painting

1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 22, at the McKinley Park Field House

Senior Circuit Training

Noon to 1 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 23, at McKinley Park

Veterans

Veterans Archery

10 a.m. to noon on Mon., Oct. 19 and Thurs., Oct. 22, at the McKinley Park Field House

Veterans Seasonal Sports

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 19 and Thurs., Oct. 22, at the McKinley Park Field House

Veterans Drawing and Painting

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 22, at the McKinley Park Field House

Noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 22, at the McKinley Park Field House

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