Environment & Health News
Every adult resident of the McKinley Park neighborhood now qualifies to receive free COVID vaccination at Chicago's United Center, with 60609 zip code eligibility joining that of previously announced 60608.
- Both 60609 and 60608 zip codes, which cover the entirety of the McKinley Park neighborhood, are now eligible for vaccination.
- All adult residents can call or go online to make a vaccination appointment at the United Center.
- North half of McKinley Park eligible as of last week; several other zip codes also included in expansion.
Read more: All of McKinley Park Now Qualifies for COVID Vaccination with Opening of 60609
McKinley Park neighborhood residents who live in the 60608 zip code, an area from 35th Street north, can now sign up for free COVID vaccination appointments at Chicago's United Center.
- City of Chicago's mass vaccination effort opens up to the 60608 zip code and others nearby.
- McKinley Park residents living north of 35th Street are now eligible to schedule a free COVID vaccination appointment at the United Center.
- Multilingual and disability support are available within the signup process.
Read more: COVID Vaccination Opens for McKinley Park Neighborhood North of 35th Street
A data portal from the Heartland Alliance sorts and details key indicators of community economy, health and education for the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago and other community areas citywide.
- McKinley Park neighborhood data for economic conditions, community health and education are all detailed in new portal.
- McKinley Park stands out from adjacent neighborhoods in resident longevity, homeownership and more.
- Data portal provides statistics for every Chicago community area and citywide averages.
Southwest Side resident Amelia Mroczkowski reaches out for nearby "pen pals" to share personal stories during the COVID-19 pandemic, inspired by calls to action from My Block, My Hood, My City.
- "Pen pals" during the COVID-19 pandemic share stories of day-to-day life.
- Southwest Side resident Amelia Mroczkowski reaches out with interview campaign.
- Project inspired by My Block, My Hood, My City and the writing of Jahmal Cole.
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Keep Christmas trees out of the landfill by recycling them at the drop off point in McKinley Park from January 9 through January 23 via a City of Chicago program that also offers free mulch to residents.
- Residents can drop off Christmas trees in McKinley Park from January 9 through January 23.
- Free mulch is also available for nearby pickup as part of the City of Chicago recycling program.
- Only natural Christmas trees with all decorations removed are accepted.
