Neighborhood News
Victims of domestic violence can access local resources and direct assistance, police and advocates announced at the 9th District Police Council meeting.
- Police and advocates share domestic violence resources at 9th District Police Council meeting.
- Officers and victim specialist available at the 9th District.
- The Network provides legal help, free rides and shelter referrals.
Read more: 9th District Council Highlights Domestic Violence Resources
With its sponsor moving all literacy centers to independent non-profit operations, the Aquinas Literacy Center announced planned organization changes and the departure of its longtime executive director.
- Sponsor moving all centers to independent non-profit organizations.
- Executive director steps down.
- Current and new literacy programs will continue.
Read more: Literacy Center Transitioning to Non-Profit, New Leadership
The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal is set for a name change to one of five proposed by the Bold Past — Bright Future coalition, with public voting through Friday, November 7.
- Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal set for name change.
- Coalition presents five options, or keeping the current name.
- Public voting takes place through Friday, November 7.
Announcing a major exit shut for Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood and a miles-long official detour, the Illinois Department of Transportation recommends motorists avoid the area.
- Major exit for McKinley Park neighborhood closing Monday, November 3.
- Official detour pushes traffic through Pilsen.
- Transportation department recommends avoiding area.
Elected officials, community and family unveiled an honorary street sign dedicating South Hermitage Avenue between West 37th and 38th streets in honor of former civic association president.
- Elected officials, community and family unveil honorary street sign.
- McKinley Park Civic Association president passed away earlier this year.
- Dedication spans Hermitage between West 37th and 38th streets.
Read more: Bednarkiewicz Way Commemorates Neighborhood Leader
