Neighborhood News
The new "Deli Boys" TV show on the Hulu network employed McKinley Park locations for sets, including a storefront at West 35th and South Paulina streets, and the Marshfield Courts skate park.
- New Hulu show "Deli Boys" uses McKinley Park for Philadelphia settings.
- Building at West 35th and South Paulina streets dressed as bodega.
- DIY skate park Marshfield Courts hosts outdoor scenes.
Read more: Neighborhood Storefront, Skate Court Star as Sets for Deli Boys
McKinley Park neighborhood crime increased 6 percent from 2023 to 2024, with thefts and burglaries contributing most to the rise.
- McKinley Park neighborhood crime increases 6 percent from last year.
- Biggest jump came in thefts and burglaries.
- Other types of neighborhood crime fell from 2023 to 2024.
Read more: Annual Crime Rises, But More Slowly, in McKinley Park
Payments to McKinley Park neighbors and mandated improvements at the MAT Asphalt plant are the result of a settlement in which the plant operator denies allegations of wrongdoing and liability.
- Payments distributed to hundreds of local residents.
- Settlement also mandates asphalt plant improvements.
- Plant operator denies allegations of wrongdoing and liability.
2 commentsRead more: Residents Receive Checks in MAT Asphalt Class Action
Six local teachers received Outstanding Educator awards, and the McKinley Park Civic Association's Chris Bania received an award for community service, at the association's annual Community Celebration.
- Six local teachers lauded as Outstanding Educators.
- Association Secretary Chris Bania receives community service award.
- Community Celebration continues tradition of banquet and ceremony.
Read more: Civic Association Honors Teaching, Leadership at 52nd Annual Banquet
Shootings, armed robberies and burglaries are top priorities identified by Chicago police Commander Joseph Marks at the recent 9th District Council meeting.
- Shootings, armed robberies and burglaries are top three priorities.
- 9th District plan shared at police council meeting.
- Beat 912 CAPS meeting focuses on street racing, other crimes in McKinley Park.
Read more: Strategic Plan, Community Meetings Highlight 9th District Crime Targets
