Neighborhood News
Literacy Center Add Tutors, Gets Set for More Volunteer Training
Critically needed help for adult English language learners got a shot in the arm with two new tutors joining Aquinas Literacy Center, which has another tutor training session set for this Saturday, March 4.
- Two new tutors join volunteer corps at Aquinas Literacy Center in the McKinley Park neighborhood.
- More than 30 adults are still on the waiting list to get help learning English, associate director says.
- Another tutor training session set for this Saturday, March 4, at the literacy center.
Read more: Literacy Center Add Tutors, Gets Set for More Volunteer Training
Planning Department Sets Date for Pershing Road Development Presentations
A community meeting to present and discuss development proposals for a massive Central Manufacturing District warehouse and adjacent city-owned property is set for Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
- Department of Planning and Development targets March 7, 2023, for community meeting on Central Manufacturing District development.
- Teams for top three proposals to a City of Chicago RFP will present their projects, answer questions.
- Meeting venue is yet to be announced, but will be soon, planning department says.
Read more: Planning Department Sets Date for Pershing Road Development Presentations
Residents, Stakeholders Query Cannabis Dispensary Reps at Community Meeting
A standing-room-only crowd packed the community meeting about the BLOC cannabis dispensary proposed by Justice Cannabis Co. for the northeast corner of South Ashland Avenue and West 35th Street.
- Packed crowd hears details, gets questions answered from Justice Cannabis Co.
- Chicago-based firm proposes a BLOC cannabis dispensary on the northeast corner of South Ashland and West 35th Street.
- Final step for dispensary approval is a to-be-announced hearing of Chicago's Zoning Board of Appeals.
Read more: Residents, Stakeholders Query Cannabis Dispensary Reps at Community Meeting
McKinley Park Celebrates Chinese New Year with Lantern Festival
Local Chinese-Americans, leading community organizations and many friends celebrated the Year of the Rabbit at the Chinese New Year Lantern Festival held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the McKinley Park field house.
- Chinese-American community, many friends celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at the Lantern Festival.
- Chinese New Year celebration packs the McKinley Park field house to capacity.
- Dancers, dumplings and displays from community organizations were some of many activities for attendees.
Read more: McKinley Park Celebrates Chinese New Year with Lantern Festival
12th Ward Alder Announces 35th Street Rezoning
The McKinley Park neighborhood's stretch of West 35th Street between South Archer and South Paulina avenues is targeted for rezoning and streetscaping, announced 12th Ward Alderwoman Anabel Abarca.
- West 35th Street between South Archer and South Paulina avenues is a target for rezoning and streetscaping.
- 12th Ward Alderwoman Anabel Abarca announces initiative, including coordination with the 11th Ward for properties on north side of 35th Street.
- McKinley Park Neighborhood Plan calls for a "main street experience" on 35th Street.
