Politics & Government News
The Parkview Lofts development at 2159 W. Pershing Road is rejuvenated thanks to changes in funding support and looks to deliver 120 units of affordable housing to the McKinley Park neighborhood within 12 months of starting construction.
- Parkview Lofts project at 2159 W. Pershing Road restarted with changes in funding support.
- Affordable housing development looks to deliver 120 units of rate-adjusted housing within 12 months of starting construction.
- Development project restarted after 2020 delay; neighboring building to also be redeveloped as Parkview Commerce.
Read more: McKinley Park Affordable Housing Project Returns via COVID Tax Credit Relief
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
The City of Chicago's Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) program is again opening up six-figure property improvement grants to local commercial and industrial businesses, with applications open April 1 to May 3.
- Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) grants offer up to six figures in funding for qualifying projects.
- City of Chicago program supports property improvements for commercial and industrial business owners.
- Applications are open April 1 to May 3, with an informational seminar set for April 7.
Read more: Small Business Grants Opening Up for Archer/Western TIF in McKinley Park
The 36Squared Business Incubator is expanding with a new role and funding from the City of Chicago to be a Neighborhood Business Development Center, including onboarding new Program Manager Veronica Pineau.
- 36Squared Business Incubator joins Chicago's Neighborhood Business Development Center (NBDC) program.
- Additional funding powers role for new Program Manager Veronica Pineau.
- Incubator stands out as NBDC Innovation Center and for accessible, all-abilities business support.
Read more: Small Business Incubator Adds Neighborhood Business Development Center
The memorial to President William McKinley in Chicago's McKinley Park is one of 41 Chicago monuments listed in a City project to discuss and potentially change historic markers tied to past racism and oppression.
- President William McKinley memorial in Chicago's McKinley Park is one of 41 listed for issues tied to historic inequity, racism and oppression.
- City of Chicago-led project forms advisory committee to pick monuments, lead decision-making on monument changes and removal.
- 12th Ward Alderman George Cardenas tweets opposition to including McKinley Park in project.
Read more: McKinley Memorial On Chopping Block in Chicago Monuments Project
