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Vol. 9, Issue 40
Nov. 9, 2026

Neighborhood Update

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

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From starting 30 years ago in a church building basement, Aquinas now serves English language learners from its McKinley Park neighborhood center.

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Weekly Leaderboard
Updated weekly and ordered by total votes received. Voting ends November 26, 2026. Below results are from 9 a.m. on Nov. 9, 2026. Click a category for live results.
Best Latin Cuisine
Taquero
Best Take-Out Restaurant
Taquero
Best Pizza
Trino's Pizza
Best Baked Goods
Cadinho Bakery and Cafe
Best Sit-Down Restaurant
Chile Toreado
Best Coffee
Cadinho Bakery and Cafe
Best Community Organization
Aquinas Literacy Center
Best Spot for a Drink
Marz Community Brewing Co.
Best Hangout Spot
Lagoon & Natural Area at McKinley Park
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 Home Goods
Treasures Depot
Best Gas Station
Shell (3501 S. Damen Ave.)
Best Pet Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Best Garden and Landscaping
JC Licht Ace Hardware
Best Auto Parts
AutoZone Auto Parts
Best Flowers
Fasan Florist
Best Hair & Beauty Services
Empire Cutz
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

Veterans



11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 12, at McKinley Park Field House



Noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 12, at McKinley Park Field House

Kids, Youth & Teens



2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 14, at the McKinley Park Public Library



3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 10, at the McKinley Park Public Library



3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 9, at the McKinley Park Field House



4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 12, at the McKinley Park Public Library



4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 9, at the McKinley Park Field House



3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 11, at the McKinley Park Public Library



5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 10, at the McKinley Park Field House



10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Fri., Nov. 13, at the McKinley Park Public Library



11 a.m. to noon on Sat., Nov. 14, at the McKinley Park Field House

Art


5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 13, at Alma Gallery



Noon to 5 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 15, at Alma Gallery

Entertainment



6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 12, at Marz Community Brewing Co.



7 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 10, at Marz Community Brewing Co.



7 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 9, at Marz Community Brewing Co.



7 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 12, at Marz Community Brewing Co.

Environment

Book Club



5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 11, at the McKinley Park Public Library

Fitness



6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 12, at Blink Fitness

Crafts

Healthcare



10 a.m. to noon on Thurs., Nov. 12, at Tu Casa Guanajuato en Chicago

Public Safety



6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 11, conducted Online

Education

Literacy



11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 9, at Aquinas Literacy Center



10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thurs., Nov. 12, at Aquinas Literacy Center



Noon to 1 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 10, at Aquinas Literacy Center



9 a.m. to noon on Sat., Nov. 14, at the McKinley Park Public Library

Seniors



11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 13, at the McKinley Park Field House



12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 10, at the McKinley Park Field House



10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wed., Nov.. 11, at McKinley Park



1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 12, at the McKinley Park Field House



12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 13, at McKinley Park

Civics



4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 9, at the 11th Ward Office



5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mon., Nov 9, at the 12th Ward Office

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