Neighborhood News
Latino Caucus Ward Map Keeps McKinley Park Whole
Three redistricting maps propose new ward boundaries for Chicago, with two maps splitting the McKinley Park neighborhood and one from the city council's Latino Caucus proposing a Bubbly Creek border between the 11th and 12th wards.
- Bubbly Creek would be the border between 11th and 12th wards in proposed Latino Caucus redistricting map.
- Two other proposed maps — including one from the City of Chicago's rules committee — chop up the neighborhood.
- Chicago City Council blows Dec. 1 deadline, so maps might be decided by voters for the first time in decades.
Robotics Whiz Named Top Charter School Senior in Illinois
Carleage Perez, a student at Horizon Science Academy - McKinley Park, is the top charter school senior in Illinois, according to the award from the Illinois Network of Charter Schools celebrated at a media breakfast at the school.
- Carleage Perez wins Outstanding Illinois Charter School Senior from the Illinois Network of Charter Schools.
- Student win celebrated at a Horizon Science Academy - McKinley Park media breakfast on November 18, 2021.
- Horizon also named No. 1 Illinois charter elementary and middle school by U.S. News and World Report.
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McKinley Park El Stop Joins Chicago Transit-Oriented Pilot Program
The 35th/Archer Orange Line El station and surrounding area is the focus of a winning project to bring equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD) to Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood.
- Chicago's Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Pilot Program picks 35th/Archer Orange Line El stop.
- Award comes with $15,000 for technical assistance, traffic study and multi-language engagement.
- McKinley Park Development Council wins project, aligning with McKinley Park Neighborhood Plan.
Read more: McKinley Park El Stop Joins Chicago Transit-Oriented Pilot Program
Aquinas Tutors Grow Numbers Through Remote Learning
Aquinas Literacy Center continued its tutor training through an online training session on Saturday, November 11, 2021, adding five new volunteers who will teach English to adult learners in the McKinley Park neighborhood.
- Aquinas Literacy Center continues training tutors through an online session on Saturday, November 11, 2021.
- Five new volunteers have joined the group to train adult learners in the English language.
- The next training session is set for January 22, 2022, at the center.
Read more: Aquinas Tutors Grow Numbers Through Remote Learning
Exhibition Showcases New Chicago Fine Art Within Vintage Environs
The Alma, Art and Interiors show at the 36Squared Business Incubator features original works from 30 Chicago artists and is open to the public this coming weekend, Saturday and Sunday, November 20-21.
- Alma, Art and Interiors features original artwork from 30 Chicago artists.
- Show premiers across multiple loft floors of the 36Squared Business Incubator, 3636 S. Iron St., Chicago.
- Artwork on display in November, including open-to-the-public hours this Saturday and Sunday, November 20-21.
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