Neighborhood News
Aldermanic Ballots Now Final for 11th, 12th Ward Races
Two candidates remain on the ballot for 12th Ward alderwoman following the removal of candidate Joseph Mercado, and all seven candidates for 11th Ward alderperson remain on the ballot in the February 28, 2023, Chicago municipal election.
- Joseph Mercado bounced from ballot in 12th Ward Chicago City Council race.
- Anabel Abarca and Julia Ramirez face off in the 12th Ward for the February 28, 2023, municipal election.
- All seven 11th Ward candidates remain on ballot, including appointed incumbent Nicole Lee.
Read more: Aldermanic Ballots Now Final for 11th, 12th Ward Races
Crime, Local Economy Are Priorities of Appointed 12th Ward Alderwoman
12th Ward Alderwoman Anabel Abarca speaks to community priorities while preparing to run against Julia Ramirez and Joseph Mercado in the February 28, 2023, municipal election.
- 12th Ward Alderwoman Anabel Abarca says she'll target gang affiliates to get them out of the neighborhood.
- Another priority, she says, is working with the 11th Ward to up-zone the properties on 35th Street to renew it as a business district.
- Abarca is running in the February 28 election against Julia Ramirez and Joseph Mercado for the 12th Ward seat.
Read more: Crime, Local Economy Are Priorities of Appointed 12th Ward Alderwoman
U.S. Transportation Secretary Peeps New Pipeline for Aviation Maintenance Talent
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reviewed the latest program at the McKinley Park neighborhood's Aviation Institute of Maintenance: an initiative with American Airlines to streamline career entry for new graduates.
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, aviation industry leaders visit Aviation Institute of Maintenance to review student training.
- Aviation trades school announces new partnership with American Airlines.
- Guaranteed job interviews will streamline career entry for new graduates.
Read more: U.S. Transportation Secretary Peeps New Pipeline for Aviation Maintenance Talent
Candidates File to Run in Local Ward, Police Council Elections
The Chicago Municipal General Election on February 28, 2023, will launch residents into positions affecting the McKinley Park neighborhood, including 11th and 12th wards, and the police department's new 9th District Council.
- The Chicago Municipal General Election takes place on February 28, 2023.
- Residents apply to represent 11th and 12th wards, which cover McKinley Park, in the Chicago City Council.
- New District Council members to bring community oversight, communications to Chicago Police Department's 9th District.
Read more: Candidates File to Run in Local Ward, Police Council Elections
Tadin to Purchase, Demolish, Develop Damen Silos
After two rounds of bidding solicited by the State of Illinois, the Damen Silos will be purchased and redeveloped by the MAT Limited Partnership helmed by Southwest Side industrialist Michael Tadin Jr.
- MAT Limited Partnership helmed by Southwest Side industrialist Michael Tadin Jr. lands winning bid for 23-acre site on the Chicago River.
- Silos to be demolished and replaced with a business park to consolidate corporate offices for MAT businesses.
- MAT bids $6.52 million for the property, more than twice the minimum amount.
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