Neighborhood News
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.
Cannabis Dispensary Pitched for 35th and Ashland
A BLOC cannabis dispensary run by Justice Cannabis Co. seeks a home in the currently vacant commercial building at South Ashland Avenue and West 35th Street, with a public meeting slated for Monday, February 6.
- BLOC cannabis dispensary seeks home at South Ashland Avenue and West 35th Street.
- Location to be run by Justice Cannabis Co.
- Public meeting set for Monday, February 6, to provide more information and answer questions.
Volunteers Join Tutor Corps to Help Immigrants Learn English
The McKinley Park neighborhood's Aquinas Literacy Center has trained 10 more tutors to join its corps of volunteers helping adult pupils learn English. The next training session for tutors is this Saturday, January 28.
- McKinley Park neighborhood's Aquinas Literacy Center trains 10 more tutors to help local adults learn English.
- Next tutor training session set for this Saturday, January 28.
- Long waiting list of pupils shows "critical need" for more tutors.
Read more: Volunteers Join Tutor Corps to Help Immigrants Learn English
