Politics & Government News

Published December 1, 2022

The Chicago Municipal General Election on February 28, 2023, will launch residents into positions affecting the McKinley Park neighborhood, including 11th and 12th wards, and the police department's new 9th District Council.

• The Chicago Municipal General Election takes place on February 28, 2023.
• Residents apply to represent 11th and 12th wards, which cover McKinley Park, in the Chicago City Council.
• New District Council members to bring community oversight, communications to Chicago Police Department's 9th District.

Read more: Candidates File to Run in Local Ward, Police Council Elections

Published September 16, 2022

Central Manufacturing District properties along Pershing Road are the target of desired development, spurred by a new Request for Proposal (RFP) and property building tours from the City of Chicago.

• Department of Planning and Development showcases Central Manufacturing District properties in tour for developers and architects.
• Request for Proposal (RFP) lays out the latest redevelopment opportunity outlined for long-underused, city-owned properties.
• New, smaller package of properties hoped to inspire developers after past development attempts fail.

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Read more: City Pitches Historic Warehouse Redevelopment Again

Published August 29, 2022

Analysis of data from the City of Chicago and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) examine distribution and status of MAT Asphalt odor complaints, while the Illinois Attorney General investigation remains silent after one year.

• MAT Asphalt complaint data from the Chicago Department of Public Health and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency show distribution, status of complaints.
• Illinois Attorney General remains silent on announced investigation into MAT Asphalt after one year.
• Complaints are cited as reason for state investigation and suspended asphalt contract bidding from the City of Chicago.

Read more: Most MAT Asphalt Odor Complaints Not Upheld, State Mum on Investigation

Published August 23, 2022

At a ceremony at the McKinley Park public library, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White congratulated three winners of the statewide Life Goes On organ donor poster contest, all of whom attend Horizon Science Academy - McKinley Park.

• Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White lauds winners of the statewide Life Goes On organ donor poster contest.
• All three winners, including overall winner 8-year-old Zeyneb Efe, attend Horizon Science Academy - McKinley Park.
• Ceremony at the McKinley Park public library highlighted the students' artwork, related how to sign up to be a donor.

Read more: Secretary of State Lauds Horizon School's Organ Donor Poster Winners

Published July 14, 2022

Chicago is once again trying to get developers to bite on two underused and dilapidated properties in the Central Manufacturing District along Pershing Road.

• City of Chicago seeks developers for dilapidated warehouse, vehicle storage yard for city-owned properties on Pershing Road.
• Community Development Commission approves pitch from city planner Nolan Zaroff to solicit development proposals.
• Developer proposals due by October 21, reports Crain's Chicago Business.

Read more: City Again Seeks Developers for Historic Central Manufacturing District Properties