Politics & Government News
The Local School Council for Velma Thomas Early Childhood Center in the McKinley Park neighborhood has unanimously opposed the Chicago Public Schools reopening plan, stating that it is unsafe and counterproductive to learning.
- Local School Council unanimously votes against Chicago Public Schools reopening plan.
- Teachers huddle in cold prior to mandated return to classrooms at Velma Thomas Early Childhood Center.
- School district insists reopening is OK in Reopening Guide.
Read more: Velma Thomas Teachers Endure Freezing Temps as Local School Council Opposes Reopening
12th Ward Alderman George Cardenas has halted the building permit for the proposed drive-through restaurant at 3650 S. Archer Ave., until a development meeting allows for community engagement.
- The building permit for the proposed drive-through restaurant at 3560 S. Archer Ave. has been put on hold.
- 12th Ward Alderman George Cardenas halts permit, stating his office was not contacted about the drive-through.
- Next steps involve community engagement through a development meeting, Cardenas says.
Planned development of a Dunkin' drive-through restaurant across from a McKinley Park neighborhood public transit hub is the subject of a statement by 12th Ward Alderman George Cardenas.
- Planned Dunkin' restaurant across from 35th/Archer Orange Line El is subject of statement from 12th Ward Alderman George Cardenas.
- Comprehensive review of development is requested from City of Chicago, Cardenas says.
- More neighborhood zoning changes under consideration, including for other Archer Avenue corridor developments.
Read more: Alderman Vows Development Review, Zoning Changes Around 35th/Archer Orange Line El
No indoor activities and winter programs will be taking place at McKinley Park and other locations right now, the Chicago Park District announced, however, the McKinley Park ice rink and park trails remain open for residents to use.
- Indoor programs and activities are on hold because of Tier 3 pandemic mitigation measures.
- Chicago Park District announces suspension of in-person winter programming throughout city.
- McKinley Park ice rink, walking trails and restrooms remain open.
Read more: McKinley Park Programs Suspended Due to COVID Pandemic
The McKinley Park Development Council welcomed five new members to its board of directors and announced the planned December 16 release of the McKinley Park neighborhood plan.
- McKinley Park Development Council announces results of board of directors election.
- Five new board members join the neighborhood non-profit organization.
- Final draft of McKinley Park neighborhood plan anticipated on December 16.
