Politics & Government News
The last-mile warehouse in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood is getting ready for peak season, as 12th Ward Alderwoman Julia Ramirez submits legislation to regulate warehouse operations and labor.
- Last-mile warehouse in McKinley Park has been practicing for peak season.
- Submitted legislation from 12th Ward Alderwoman Julia Ramirez would regulate warehouse operations, labor.
- Law would affect many neighborhood businesses, but still in draft status, alderwoman says.
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Redeveloping the city-owned historic warehouse and adjoining property took another step forward in a project to build commercial, residential and retail spaces, and affordable housing.
- McKinley Park neighborhood redevelopment project takes another step forward.
- Chicago Community Development Commission approves TIF designation at its July meeting.
- Development to include commercial, residential, retail and affordable housing.
Read more: City Approves $30 Million from TIF for Central Manufacturing District Redevelopment
Alderwoman Nicole Lee hosts her 11th Ward meeting at the McKinley Park library, including introducing new 9th District police Commander Joseph Mark.
- Alderwoman Nicole Lee hosts 11th Ward meeting at McKinley Park library.
- Meeting hosts new 9th District police Commander Joseph Mark.
- Street racing and 35th Street development lead discussion.
Read more: 11th Ward Meeting Updates McKinley Park on Crime, 35th Street Upzoning
A McKinley Park neighborhood favorite for authentic Mexican cuisine is getting help from a Chicago Recovery Plan Grant to add an awning and air conditioning.
- McKinley Park neighborhood Mexican restaurant lands a Chicago Recovery Plan Grant.
- Family-run business will add a new awning and air conditioning.
- Second time around is successful for grant applicant.
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Recent 9th District police council meetings highlighted the plight of migrants at the 9th District station and provided updates on changes coming to Chicago's police safety commission.
- The 9th District Police Council serves McKinley Park and other neighborhoods.
- August and September meetings highlight plight of migrants at the 9th District police station.
- New police safety commission members to be appointed by April 2024.
Read more: 9th District Council Meetings Focus on Migrants, Police Governance
