Members and officers of the McKinley Park Civic Association gather at the McKinley Park public library for the group's September 2025 meeting.

The McKinley Park Civic Association held its first meeting of the fall season on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the McKinley Park branch of the Chicago Public Library .

Association President Chris Bania outlined the progress of development of the organization, including summer recruiting of new officers in the wake of the passing of former president Agnes Bednarkiewicz and the abdications of officers Roy and Sue Pletsch .

At the September meeting, association members approved a resolution to install new prospective officers for a three-month term in order to review and revise long-dormant and recently uncovered association bylaws, and to continue group reorganization and start of new programs.

One such activity reviewed and approved by association members is a neighborhood holiday home decoration contest; another is a welcome letter sent to new neighbors who move into McKinley Park, Bania said.

The association is also considering again participating in the Chicago's Birthday Party event set for March 4, 2026. 

Illinois 24th District State Representative Theresa Mah attended the meeting and shared a preview of her anticipated legislative work when the state legislature returns to session in October.

The next McKinley Park Civic Association Meeting is at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.