Neighborhood News

Nicole Lee, 11th Ward Alderwoman, speaks in favor of Horizon Science Academy's expansion at the town hall on October 2, 2024.

: Published November 12, 2024

Horizon Science Academy - McKinley Park proposed expanding into a 500-student high school in the Bridgeport neighborhood, with a state education board decision due by January 2025.

Horizon Science Academy - McKinley Park proposes expanding into a 500-student high school in Bridgeport.
Location is the De La Salle Institute's vacant Lourdes Hall at West 32nd Place and South Aberdeen Street.
Decision from state board of education due by January 2025.

A mug shot of Tony Hernandez from a 2017 arrest was distributed by Chicago police in a homicide investigation.

: Published November 7, 2024

Tony Hernandez is a suspect at large in the murder of Maria Lazaro-Castillo on October 13, 2024, Chicago Police announced in a Community Alert.

Tony Hernandez sought as suspect in October 13, 2024, homicide.
Maria Lazaro-Castillo slain in her car in the 3800 block of South Damen Avenue.
Police issue Community Alert; detectives seek information from the public.

Bea Karnoscak, left, and Helen Gerlowski celebrate their retirement from the McKinley Park neighborhood's Walgreens store at 1926 W. 35th St., Chicago.

: Published November 7, 2024

Well-known neighborhood Walgreens workers Helen Gerlowski and Bea Karnoscak retire and receive community gratitude, surprise retirement party.

Helen Gerlowski and Bea Karnoscak retire after a combined 57 years of working together.
Community celebrates well-known neighborhood Walgreens workers.
American Legion hosts surprise retirement party.

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: Published October 29, 2024

McKinley Park neighborhood residents again spotlighted street racing as a major problem at the Chicago Police Beat 912 meeting for September 2024.

Residents again raise concerns about street racers.
Common locations are 35th and Archer, and 32nd and Hoyne.
Next Beat 912 meeting set for Nov. 13.

12th Ward Alderwoman Julia Ramirez presents survey results at the community meeting on September 9, 2024, in McKinley Park's auditorium

: Published October 17, 2024

A survey of McKinley Park and Brighton Park neighborhoods identified housing, safety and traffic as top priorities, as shared by Alderwoman Julia Ramirez at a community meeting.

McKinley Park, Brighton Park surveys identify neighborhood concerns.
Housing, violence prevention and traffic safety are top issues.
Alderwoman shares results, announces participatory budgeting and new zoning committee.

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