Business News
A BLOC cannabis dispensary run by Justice Cannabis Co. seeks a home in the currently vacant commercial building at South Ashland Avenue and West 35th Street, with a public meeting slated for Monday, February 6.
- BLOC cannabis dispensary seeks home at South Ashland Avenue and West 35th Street.
- Location to be run by Justice Cannabis Co.
- Public meeting set for Monday, February 6, to provide more information and answer questions.
The dilapidated and empty Continental Can Company building at South Ashland Avenue and West Pershing Road would be torn down and replaced with a 50-foot-tall warehouse in a plan pitched by Karis Cold Storage.
- Continental Can Company building at South Ashland Avenue and West Pershing Road would be demolished for new warehouse.
- Karis Cold Storage pitches development plan at McKinley Park Development Council meeting.
- Preservation Chicago director says historic facade, tower should be retained at very least.
Read more: Cold Storage Pitched to Replace Historic Central Manufacturing District Building
Dozens of vendors offered their wares at a first-of-its-kind market celebrating the Day of the Dead at the McKinley Park field house on Saturday, October 23.
- Market brings dozens of vendors to McKinley Park field house on Saturday, October 23.
- Small businesses come from McKinley Park and nearby neighborhoods.
- First-of-its-kind market is just the start for new events, park officials say.
Read more: Day of the Dead Market Showcases Local Merchants at McKinley Park
The formerly vacant lot at 2801 S. Ashland Ave. now is the headquarters of storied Chicago company Cougle Foods, an occasion celebrated at the growing firm's grand opening in early October.
- Formerly vacant lot at 2801 S. Ashland Ave. now hosts Cougle Foods, one of Chicago's oldest companies.
- New facility has allowed company to grow, with more full-time positions expected.
- Publicly accessible nature trail along Bubbly Creek one of many property enhancements.
Read more: Poultry Processor Cougle Foods Completes Move to McKinley Park
New McKinley Park neighborhood sorting and shipping center from e-commerce giant Amazon is starting out at tens of thousands of packages per 12-hour shift, said new Operations Manager Kymbria Brown.
- New last-mile shipping and sorting center from e-commerce giant Amazon starts McKinley Park operations.
- Ramp-up phase handles tens of thousands of parcels per 12-hour shift; capacity tops at 95,000 packages, twice per day.
- Warehouse is hiring, with 55 positions open.
Read more: Amazon Pulls Back Curtain on McKinley Park Last-Mile Warehouse
