Neighborhood News
Her reelection campaign is a go, acknowledged 12th Ward Alderwoman Julia Ramirez at the civic association meeting, which also featured a board of education incumbent and 4th of July parade and garden contest announcements.
- 12th Ward Alderwoman Julia Ramirez acknowledges she's running again.
- Speakers at civic association meeting include board of education incumbent.
- Garden contest, 4th of July parade set as upcoming summer programs.
Watch the exclusive video of the annual event presented by the American Legion post and civic association to thank veterans for their service.
- American Legion post and civic association highlight remembrances.
- Exclusive video shows entire parade, marchers and ceremonies.
- Speakers, officials and neighborhood thank veterans for their service.
Read more: Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony Honor Veterans' Service and Sacrifice
No phones or screens joined art, games, outdoor activities and a farmers market at school day for student, staff and family wellness.
- No phones or screens during school day focused on student, parent and staff wellness.
- Kindergarten through 8th graders mix for art, games and outdoor activities.
- Farmers market and fresh food sourcing highlight nutrition education.
Read more: Wellness Takes the Stage at Namaste Charter School
At an 11th Ward meeting, developers pitched a needed zoning change for construction at Ashland Avenue and Pershing Road, but the development council demanded removal of parking and addition of residences.
- Developers pitch needed zoning change at 11th Ward meeting.
- Property at Ashland Avenue and Pershing Road to host 10 businesses.
- Development council demands parking removal and residential addition.
Read more: Builders Seek Zoning Change for Strip Mall; Development Council Opposes Project
Cops detail an ATM smash-and-grab following a pattern of nearby thefts and other crime updates at the community policing meeting for Chicago's Beat 912.
- Smash-and-grab in McKinley Park follows pattern at other businesses.
- Beat 912 meeting presents neighborhood crime updates.
- Cops detail shooting at Orange Line and gang intimidation in Back of the Yards.
Read more: Scourge of ATM Thefts Bedevil McKinley Park, Nearby Neighborhoods
