Letter From the Editor
Proposed Legislation to Regulate AI Adds To Our Fight Against Theft of Local News
We have proposed a City of Chicago ordinance to place a moratorium on Large Language Models that employ stolen content from local news publishers like the McKinley Park News, in addition to marshaling others and finding support in the fight against larcenous AI.
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Why I’ll Quit Publishing the McKinley Park News
As if we didn't have enough things to distract us from our reporting on McKinley Park neighborhood news, a horrible new problem now threatens the very existence of the McKinley Park News and our ability to continue publishing.

We Support a Local Cannabis Dispensary for McKinley Park
The McKinley Park News was approached by Justice Cannabis to advocate for its proposed new location for a cannabis dispensary at West 35th Street and South Ashland Avenue. After research and careful consideration, we've decided to voice our support with Chicago's Zoning Board of Appeals for this development proposal.
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Upcoming Website Work on the McKinley Park News
We're working on the website, which necessitates some minor downtime, but will result in a better local online news publication for you. Read about our work and what's coming up in this Letter from the Editor.
What's Been Going On at the McKinley Park News
Greetings, friends and fans of the McKinley Park News! Find here the latest updates on developments at the McKinley Park News, including a recap of highs and lows from the past topsy-turvy year.