Neighborhood News
The Chicago Police Department 9th District alerted businesses to a string of window-smashing burglaries in the McKinley Park and nearby neighborhoods.
- Chicago Police Department 9th District issues warning.
- April 16-18 burglaries hit McKinley Park, nearby neighborhoods.
- Single male smashes storefront windows and enters to rob businesses.
Marshfield Courts hosted the fund-raiser for its upcoming fifth season, bringing together art, music, refreshments and a raffle in support of the all-volunteer community project.
- Marshfield Courts holds Season 5 Fund-Raiser on Saturday, April 19.
- Artists showcase contributions through exhibit and raffle.
- Non-profit, all-volunteer project preps programs for 2025.
Read more: Art and Skateboarding Converge at DIY Skate Park Fund-Raiser
Preservation Chicago listed McKinley Park's Central Manufacturing District clock tower as one of Chicago's most endangered historic buildings, but multiple owners of the structure complicate rehabilitation.
- Preservation Chicago lists tower on its Chicago 7 Most Endangered list.
- Central Manufacturing District structure co-owned by city and developer.
- Renovation needed before clock tower falls apart.
Read more: Clock Tower Highly Endangered, Suffering Under Split Ownership
A proposed retail and residential development at 3301 S. Justine St. includes 223 condos, nine townhomes and 15,000 square feet of storefront space.
- Proposed development at 3301 S. Justine St. includes residences and retail.
- Builders propose 223 condos, nine townhomes and 15,000 square feet of storefronts.
- Alderwoman, city must approve zoning change for planned development.
Read more: Hundreds of Residences Pitched for $90 million Justine Street Development
Vehicular stalking of women in the 3400 block of South Oakley Avenue and an ATV rider speeding through parks and sidewalks received scrutiny alongside crime stats at the Beat 912 meeting in McKinley Park.
- Women report stalking in the 3400 block of South Oakley Avenue.
- ATV rider ripping up parks and speeding down sidewalks.
- Chicago Police review crime stats for McKinley Park's Beat 912.
Read more: Residents Highlight Vehicle Menacing at McKinley Park Police Meeting
