News and events for Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood
Title Published Date
STEM Pros Sought to Judge Robotics Competition January 22, 2020
Greene Elementary Lauded for Exemplary Wellness January 21, 2020
McKinley Park Catalyzed Parks Innovation Across Chicago and Nation January 14, 2020
Winter Clothing, Toy Drives Seek Community Help to Deliver Neighborhood Cheer November 29, 2019
Turkey, Food Giveaways Fill Neighborhood Thanksgiving Platters November 27, 2019
Aquinas Grows Volunteers Brigade with Latest Batch of Trained Tutors November 26, 2019
Veterans Day Marks Return of U.S. Flag to Western Boulevard November 11, 2019
Turkey Raffle Offers Thanksgiving Birds to McKinley Park, 12th Ward Residents November 6, 2019
Aquinas Adds 16 Volunteers To Literacy Tutor Brigade October 23, 2019
Horizon Science Academy Subject of Federal Lawsuit October 8, 2019
Women's Health and Fitness Focus of Muñoz-Hosted Event September 18, 2019
Namaste Announces Open Enrollment Opportunities September 17, 2019
Aquinas Trains New Cadre of Volunteer Language Tutors September 12, 2019
Institute Adds Tech Exec to Board September 3, 2019
Hoyne Park Gang Shoot-Out Preceded Slaying of Neighborhood Teen, Cops Say August 24, 2019
Lightfoot Inaugurates Summer Learning Challenge at McKinley Park Library June 25, 2019
Yo-Yo Ma Stuns in McKinley Park Pop-Up June 21, 2019
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma to Perform Free Show in McKinley Park at Noon on Friday June 18, 2019
Greene Elementary Lands Exemplary Supportive School Certification June 7, 2019
Civic Association Signs Off for Summer, Slates 2020 Banquet Date June 7, 2019
Charter School Board Refutes Threat Allegation: "Namaste Is Not Closing" May 31, 2019
Namaste School Closure Threatened In Unionization Push: CTU May 29, 2019
Student Engineers Share Their Final Projects, Prep For Horizon Symposium May 22, 2019
Park Improvements, Farmers Market Plans Unveiled at Council Meeting May 15, 2019
Institute Rolls Out Accredited Programs Toward High-Paying, In-Demand Jobs May 10, 2019
Council Meeting Highlights Farmers Market Plans, Kids Park Map April 25, 2019
Horizon Robotics Team Dominates in Wisconsin Regionals, Heads to Detroit Nationals April 24, 2019
McKinley Park Neighborhood Crime Plummets in Late Winter April 2, 2019
Grant Offers a Grand to Disabled Entrepreneurs March 28, 2019
Greene Elementary Celebrates Staff Awards, School Accolades and Kindergarten Rollout March 27, 2019
Mah Invites McKinley Park to Health Fair March 19, 2019
South Branch PAC Releases Plan for River, including Bubbly Creek Fixes March 1, 2019
Development Council, Alderman Back Carbon Fee and Dividend Resolution February 27, 2019
Early Learning in McKinley Park Gets Kick from Overhauled Kids Room February 22, 2019
Capacity Crowd Packs 12th Ward Candidate Forum February 14, 2019
Local Enterprises Land Grant Funding Toward Building Improvements February 13, 2019
Chicago Needs a “Green New Deal” to Get Rid of Lead, Prioritize 12th Ward Residents January 22, 2019
McKinley Park Advisory Council Preps 2019 Programs, Officer Elections January 17, 2019
Greene Elementary Lands Top School Rating from CPS November 6, 2018
McKinley Park Loves Halloween November 1, 2018
12th Ward Preps Thanksgiving Turkey, Food Giveaway for Community October 30, 2018
Goose Rescue Inspires Fishing Line Containers, Pollution Awareness at McKinley Park Lagoon October 25, 2018
Eviction Drives Alleged Gang Members from Troubled McKinley Park House October 5, 2018
Local Educator Brings Nature Play Expertise to Velma Thomas September 18, 2018
Aquinas Caps Hugely Successful Year with Student Awards Celebration July 18, 2018
Muñoz Debuts Environmental Notice Proposal at Fiery Town Hall Meeting July 13, 2018
State of Illinois Resolution Lauds Masterchef Junior Winner Beni Cwiakala June 28, 2018
Muñoz Fetes Seniors at White Sox Outing June 21, 2018
Montessori School Moving to New Location, Expanding Curriculum June 7, 2018
Midnight Circus Returning to McKinley Park May 30, 2018