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Horizon Elementary and High Schools Rank as #1 State Charters, and more neighborhood news and events

Horizon Elementary and High Schools Rank as #1 State Charters, and more neighborhood news and events
McKinley Park News
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Vol. 9, Issue 39
Nov. 2, 2026

Neighborhood Update

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

Latest News

U.S. News and World Report ranks both Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Elementary and Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park High as top public charter schools in Illinois.

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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 8 p.m. on Nov. 1, 2026. Click a category for live results.
Best Latin Cuisine
Chile Toreado and Taquero (tie)
Best Pizza
Trino's Pizza
Best Baked Goods
Cadinho Bakery and Cafe
Best Take-Out Restaurant
Nicky's Carry Outs
Best Coffee
Cadinho Bakery and Cafe
Best Community Organization
Aquinas Literacy Center
Best Hangout Spot
Lagoon & Natural Area at McKinley Park
Best Sit-Down Restaurant
Chile Toreado
Best Spot for a Drink
Marz Community Brewing Co.
Best Beer, Wine and Spirits
Marz Community Brewing Co.
Best Fast Food Chain Restaurant
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Best Local Elected Official
Julia Ramirez, 12th Ward Alderwoman
Best Pharmacy
Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
Best Clothing and Apparel
Consume Vintage
Best Groceries
Jewel-Osco
Best Convenience Store
Walgreens
Best Gas Station
Shell (3501 S. Damen Ave.)
Best Home Goods
Treasures Depot
Best Garden and Landscaping
JC Licht Ace Hardware
Best Pet Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Best Hair & Beauty Services
Empire Cutz
Best Flowers
Fasan Florist
Best Auto Parts
AutoZone Auto Parts
Best Bank
Byline Bank, Fifth Third Bank and Marquette Bank (tie)
Best Dental Care
Ganger Family Dentistry
Best Auto Mechanic
Monte Jalisco Auto Repair and Rojas Auto Service (tie)
Best Phones & Mobile
T-Mobile
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

Openings



Noon to 5:30 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 7, at Marshfield Courts

Civics



9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 2, at the McKinley Park Public Library



5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mon., Nov 2, at the 12th Ward Office



4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 2, at the 11th Ward Office

Shopping



Noon to 5 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 2, at Evergreen Academy Middle School

Entertainment



7 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 2, at Marz Community Brewing Co.



7 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 3, at Marz Community Brewing Co.



7 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 5, at Marz Community Brewing Co.

Art



Noon to 5 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 8, at Alma Gallery

Health



10 a.m. to noon on Thurs., Nov. 5, at Tu Casa Guanajuato en Chicago

Literacy



11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 2, at Aquinas Literacy Center



Noon to 1 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 3 at the McKinley Park Public Library



9 a.m. to noon on Sat., Nov. 7, at the McKinley Park Public Library

Education

Fitness


7 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 5, at Marz Community Brewing Co.



6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 5, at Blink Fitness

Kids, Youth & Teens



1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 8, at the McKinley Park Public Library



6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 2, and Wed., Nov. 4, at McKinley Park



3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 2, at the McKinley Park Field House



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



4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 2, at the McKinley Park Field House



5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 3, at the McKinley Park Field House



10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Fri., Nov. 6, at the McKinley Park Public Library



11 a.m. to noon on Sat., Nov. 7, at the McKinley Park Field House

Seniors



12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 3, at the McKinley Park Field House



10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wed.. Nov. 4, at McKinley Park



1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 5, at the McKinley Park Field House

Veterans



11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 5, at the McKinley Park Field House



Noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 5, at the McKinley Park Field House

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