Neighborhood News
The Velma Thomas Early Childhood Center can stay for now in an agreement with the new owner of the just-sold St. Maurice church property.
- Chicago Public Schools early childhood center can stay for now.
- New owner of St. Maurice property still planning development.
- Working group to seek "forever home" for school.
Read more: Lease Locked In for Velma Thomas as New Owner Takes Over St. Maurice
McKinley Park's civic association and American Legion again collaborated to honor veterans on Memorial Day through a parade winding through the neighborhood and following ceremony.
- Civic Association and American Legion again collaborate to honor veterans.
- Hundreds of marchers, bands and groups parade through McKinley Park.
- Ceremony memorializes with speeches, gun salute and remembrances.
Read more: Neighborhood Honors Veterans With Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
A McKinley Park 13-year-old competing for the Chicago Park District won gold in the balance beam at the Illinois Xcel State Championship.
- McKinley Park 13-year-old wins gold on balance beam.
- Competes for the Chicago Park District at the Xcel State Championship.
- Pursues gymnastics since 2 years old.
William McKinley American Legion Post 231 hosted the remembrance ceremony with speakers, color guard and gun salute in advance of Memorial Day.
- Ceremony and speakers pay homage to fallen service members.
- Alderwoman Nicole Lee and County Commissioner John P. Daley collaborate on event.
- William McKinley American Legion Post 231 hosts wreath at memorial.
Read more: Wreath-laying Memorializes Veterans at McKinley Park American Legion
The Omega Delta Youth Baseball & Softball League kicked off its 20th season of baseball at Hoyne Park with a BBQ, ceremony and parade through the McKinley Park neighborhood.
- Omega Delta Youth Baseball & Softball parades through McKinley Park neighborhood.
- Ceremony at Hoyne Park kicks off 20th year of play.
- Players, coaches, parents and guests enjoy first pitch, performances and BBQ.
Read more: Opening Day Celebrates Two Decades of Community Baseball
