We held a great meeting last night and pushed forward planning for Chicago's Birthday Party on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 .

Many thanks to all of the dozens of community groups, elected officials, organizations and enterprises coming together to produce this community event. We'll have more exciting updates to share soon. In the meantime, Happy Holidays!


Attendees at the Chicago Birthday Party planning meeting on Thursday, December 19, 2024, include, from left, McKinley Park News Publisher Justin Kerr, Greene Elementary teacher Adriana Kenning, John Hughes of St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Cynthia Hengst of the McKinley Park Civic Association and Greene Elementary, and St. Andrew Pastor Adam Gawel. Thanks also to Cook County government's Shane Beck, who had to skedaddle before we snapped the shot.