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

A 9th District whistle, compass, mini-flashlight and keychain goes to attendees at the Beat 912 meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2026.

: Published October 15, 2026; Neighborhood News

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

Beat 912 leads the 9th District in vehicle thefts.
Online marketplace sale turns to parking lot dragging.
Meet new 9th District commander at community conversation.

: Published October 9, 2026; Announcements

Southwest Chamber Hosts Business Mixer at Brighton Park Bank

Chamber members, officers, guests and hosts enjoy the Southwest Business Mixer on October 8, 2026, at Brighton Park Community Bank.

: Published October 9, 2026; Announcements

Dozens gathered for business networking at Southwest Chamber of Commerce member Brighton Park Community Bank in advance of upcoming fall and winter chamber events.

Dozens gather for business networking.
Chamber member Brighton Park Community Bank hosts dining and drinks.
More chamber events upcoming this fall and winter.

: Published October 8, 2026; Neighborhood News

Pols Pitch Candidacies At Civic Association Meeting

From left, mayoral candidate Mike Quigley, civic association President Chris Bania and Chicago Board of Education candidate Juan Gonzalez discuss the city's needs at the association meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

: Published October 8, 2026; Neighborhood 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.

Mayoral candidate Mike Quigley calls city finances top concern.
Chicago Board of Ed candidates Yesenia Lopez and Juan Gonzalez address school closures.
Jennifer Alvares announces candidacy for 9th District Police Board.

: Published September 30, 2026; Letters From the Editor

Vote For The Best of McKinley Park

: Published September 30, 2026; Letters From the Editor

Vote for McKinley Park neighborhood favorites in The Best of McKinley Park, the free and private members' choice contest for local Dining, Shopping, Services and Community.

Members' choice contest picks neighborhood favorites.
Vote in polls for local Dining, Shopping, Services and Community.
Voting is free with privacy assured.

: Published August 10, 2026; Letters From the Editor

McKinley Park News Celebrates 10 Years of Neighborhood News

: Published August 10, 2026; Letters From the Editor

We're very happy to announce that the McKinley Park News is now in our 10th year of publishing neighborhood news, having started the publication in 2016 as a unique outlet focusing on a single neighborhood in Chicago.