Neighborhood News

Jessica Recillas, 9th District victim specialist, speaks at the January 28, 2026, council meeting alongside, from left at the table, council members Erin Vogel, Carlos Sanchez and Denise McBroom.

: Published February 3, 2026

The Latin Kings and Satan Disciples street gangs are terrorizing kids and residents in Back of the Yards and Gage Park, one of the targets of the latest strategic plan from 9th District Chicago police.

Latin Kings, Satan Disciples terrorize kids and residents in Back of the Yards and Gage Park.
Police plan prioritizes shootings, robberies and thefts for 2026.
Hot spots persist in district despite overall falling crime rates.

Participants enjoy the 2nd Annual Chicago's Birthday Party at the city's geographic center in the McKinley Park neighborhood.

: Published February 2, 2026

The 3rd Annual Chicago's Birthday Party will bring together celebrants to sing Happy Birthday to Chicago in multiple languages on Wednesday, March 4, the 189th anniversary of Chicago's founding.

3rd annual event celebrates Chicago's founding on Wednesday, March 4.
Party sings Happy Birthday to Chicago in multiple languages.
Attendees enjoy performances, cake and refreshments at free event.

: Published January 23, 2026

Double-digit decreases in criminal incidents from 2024 to 2025 in the McKinley Park and Brighton Park neighborhoods trend alongside falling crime across the Chicago Police Department's 9th District and citywide.

Serious crimes fell in 2025 as compared to 2024.
Double-digit decreases in McKinley Park, Brighton Park neighborhoods.
Falling crime trends across police 9th District and citywide.

: Published January 9, 2026

Public art, seating and trash cans will be the result of funding from The Chicago Community Trust, with local artists encouraged to apply.

Public art, seating and trash cans will support business corridor.
Funding originates from The Chicago Community Trust.
Neighborhood artists are encouraged to apply.

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Enjoying the 9th District Police Council's holiday party are, from left, council Chairman Carlos Sanchez, Chicago Police Department 9th District Commander Joseph Mark and council members Denise McBroom and Erin Vogel.

: Published January 9, 2026

The Chicago Police Department's 9th District Police Council pointed to community communication amid falling crime rates at its holiday party in Bridgeport.