Neighborhood News

: Published August 25, 2026

The National Latino Education Institute announced the addition of construction engineer William Pacheco to its board of directors.

National Latino Education Institute announces board addition.
Purdue grad brings experience as engineer at construction giant.
School touts William Pacheco's project leadership, commitment to sustainability.

Jizelle Torres of Prairie Rivers Network presents at Let's Talk Data Centers on August 13, 2026, at Bethany Baptist Church.

: Published August 24, 2026

The proposed state POWER Act would regulate data centers alongside local calls for pause in development, but data center opponents use AI company services and surveillance.

Proposed POWER Act previewed at data centers discussion.
Alderwoman, city push pause for QTS facility expansion and citywide.
Data center opponents use AI company services and surveillance.

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A graphic from a social media post from 12th Ward Alderwoman Julia Ramirez highlights West 35th Street between South Ashland and South Western avenues.

: Published July 27, 2026

Street parking will not be removed for protected bike lanes on West 35th Street, 12th Ward Alderwoman Julia Ramirez announced in a social media post.

Parking will not be removed for bike lanes on West 35th Street.
12th Ward's Julia Ramirez states policy change in social media.
Long-term commuter parking a concern for businesses, task force.

Attendees review panels of the Moving Archer Forward plan on July 8, 2026, at the open house at St. Mother Teresa Hall in the Bridgeport neighborhood.

: Published July 9, 2026

The Moving Archer Forward study showed no opportunities for bike lanes on Archer Avenue, but other announcements point to lanes with parking removal on West 35th Street.

Moving Archer Forward study shows no bike lanes on Archer Avenue.
Task force picks 35th Street for bike lanes, parking removal.
11th Ward Announces Complete Streets for 35th from Ashland to Halsted.

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From left to right, Lauren Hoh, Alanisse Pineda, Emily Eggleston, Linda Gonzalez, Patrick Cavanaugh and Aldo Pacini enjoy conclusion of their volunteer tutor training at Aquinas Literacy Center.

: Published June 26, 2026

Even with training six new volunteer tutors, the popular programs at Aquinas Literacy Center still have a wait list of English language learners and need more help.