Politics & Government News
The long-sought redevelopment of city-owned properties at 1819 and 1869 W. Pershing Road took another step forward with the pick of three finalists proposing movie studios, retail, housing and more.
- Long-sought redevelopment of 1819 and 1869 W. Pershing Road takes another step forward with finalists' proposals.
- Movie studio space, housing, retail and other uses proposed by three different developers.
- Community outreach about proposals to come in February, and a decision on a finalist as soon as this summer.
Read more: City Names Three Finalists for Overhaul of Pershing Road Warehouse Property
Incumbent 12th Ward Alderwoman Anabel Abarca won't participate in an upcoming candidate forum, citing examples of conflicts of interest for McKinley Park neighborhood organizers Neighbors for Environmental Justice and the McKinley Park Development Council.
- Incumbent 12th Ward Alderwoman Anabel Abarca won't participate in an upcoming candidate forum.
- Organizers Neighbors for Environmental Justice and the McKinley Park Development Council have undisclosed conflicts of interest, Abarca says.
- Abarca and candidate Julia Ramirez will both appear at the January 26 Aldermanic Candidate Forum.
Read more: 12th Ward Alder Declines Forum, Charging Bias from Organizers
Two candidates remain on the ballot for 12th Ward alderwoman following the removal of candidate Joseph Mercado, and all seven candidates for 11th Ward alderperson remain on the ballot in the February 28, 2023, Chicago municipal election.
- Joseph Mercado bounced from ballot in 12th Ward Chicago City Council race.
- Anabel Abarca and Julia Ramirez face off in the 12th Ward for the February 28, 2023, municipal election.
- All seven 11th Ward candidates remain on ballot, including appointed incumbent Nicole Lee.
Read more: Aldermanic Ballots Now Final for 11th, 12th Ward Races
12th Ward Alderwoman Anabel Abarca speaks to community priorities while preparing to run against Julia Ramirez and Joseph Mercado in the February 28, 2023, municipal election.
- 12th Ward Alderwoman Anabel Abarca says she'll target gang affiliates to get them out of the neighborhood.
- Another priority, she says, is working with the 11th Ward to up-zone the properties on 35th Street to renew it as a business district.
- Abarca is running in the February 28 election against Julia Ramirez and Joseph Mercado for the 12th Ward seat.
Read more: Crime, Local Economy Are Priorities of Appointed 12th Ward Alderwoman
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reviewed the latest program at the McKinley Park neighborhood's Aviation Institute of Maintenance: an initiative with American Airlines to streamline career entry for new graduates.
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, aviation industry leaders visit Aviation Institute of Maintenance to review student training.
- Aviation trades school announces new partnership with American Airlines.
- Guaranteed job interviews will streamline career entry for new graduates.
Read more: U.S. Transportation Secretary Peeps New Pipeline for Aviation Maintenance Talent
