McKinley Park

Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson says he opposes removing parts of Canaryville from his 11th ward as part of an effort to create city’s first Asian American ward.

Patrick Daley Thompson labels move to create city’s first Asian American-majority ward ‘racism’

‘Dividing areas or neighborhoods based on race is indeed racism,’ the Chicago City Council member representing Bridgeport says in a letter to his ‘11th Ward family.’

By Mark Brown

A male was fatally shot after attacking a security guard Sept. 5, 2022, outside a Greektown business.

Crime

Man shot to death in drive-by in McKinley Park

Miguel Angel Guel-Gonzalez was driving when someone in a passing dark-colored sedan fired at him in the 1700 block of West 35th Street.

By Sun-Times Wire

Environment

McKinley Park asphalt plant fined after hundreds of complaints, owner is appealing

MAT Asphalt is objecting to the $4,000 fine after an inspector reported “odors of rotten eggs and fine particulate was blowing at me.”

By Brett Chase

Chinatown would become part of the city’s first majority Asian-American ward under an 11th Ward remap proposal from Chinatown community leaders.

Columnists

Chinatown leaders eye Daley family’s 11th Ward stronghold for first Asian American-majority city ward

A proposed redrawing of Chicago’s ward map would create that majority by combining parts of Bridgeport, Armour Square and McKinley Park in a new 11th Ward.

By Mark Brown

Business

Southwest Side small-business incubator to receive $80,000 in federal funding

McKinley Park’s 36Squared Business Incubator will use the money to provide more services to entrepreneurs.

By Cheyanne M. Daniels

The city approved new regulations on towing companies Wednesday.

City Hall

Crackdown on rogue towing OK’d as council tries to end a ‘public safety nightmare’

Aldermen voted to create licenses for tow truck operators, require a $250 license for every truck they use and license the locations where towed vehicles are stored. They also OK’d a Friday night Cubs game and a plan to renovate two buildings near McKinley Park for affordable housing.

By Fran Spielman

Environment

Low-income housing near McKinley Park asphalt plant on cusp of approval

City Housing Commissioner Novara publicly opposed the project last year, citing health concerns.

By Brett Chase

A man was shot May 18, 2021 on Lake Shore Drive.

Crime

Cook County judge’s car stolen at McKinley Park gas station

The circuit court judge, a 45-year-old woman, had left her key fob inside the car just before noon when it was taken, Chicago police said.

By Sam Kelly

Crime

Woman carjacked in McKinley Park

The woman’s Chevy was last seen eastbound on Pershing Road.

By Sun-Times Wire

Two boys, both 17, were shot July 12, 2022, in Austin.

News

McKinley Park shooting ruled a homicide

The man was found lying unresponsive Wednesday on Archer Avenue.

By Sun-Times Wire

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s chief sustainability officer cited an asphalt plant that opened directly across from McKinley Park two years ago as an example of an industrial zoning issue that would get more public scrutiny under the mayor’s proposed ordinance.

City Hall

Lightfoot tries to ‘separate fact from fiction’ to salvage stalled crackdown on industrial polluters

“This notion of, `Oh, my goodness. The sky is falling. We will never have development again in the city of Chicago really is insulting to the intelligence of us all,” the mayor said.

By Fran Spielman

Environment

City explores moving controversial McKinley Park asphalt plant

Residents have been complaining about the operation for years, but owner Michael Tadin Jr. says he hasn’t discussed a move with Chicago officials.

By Brett Chase

News

City rejects affordable housing funding for McKinley Park, citing nearby asphalt plant

Developers sought almost $8 million from city housing department for redevelopment of historic Central Manufacturing District.

By Brett Chase

Crime

Police seek man who exposed himself to 4-year-old girl in McKinley Park

When the man approached the girl, her mother confronted him, and he ran off, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

A child was fatally shot June 25, 2021, in Burbank.

Crime

Person demands wire transfer in armed robberies in Back of the Yards, McKinley Park: police

In each incident, two males stood at the entrance of a cellphone store, flashed a gun at the clerk and a male speaking Spanish then called the store and instructed the clerk to take cash from the register and wire the money to an account in Mexico.

By Sun-Times Wire

McKinley Park

2 children among 5 seriously hurt in McKinley Park crash

The crash happened about 4:16 p.m. near 36th Street and Western Avenue, officials said.

By David Struett

A 16-year-old girl was shot August 11, 2020, in Austin.

Crime

Man shot to death in McKinley Park

Eric Chapman Jr. was shot in the chest and taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, officials said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Three catalytic converters were stolen between Aug. 3 and Aug. 4, 2020, in West Ridge and Rogers Park.

Crime

Catalytic converter thefts reported in South Side neighborhoods: police

The four thefts happened in Bridgeport, Gage Park and McKinley Park.

By Sun-Times Wire

Three people were carjacked June 18, 2021.

Crime

Vehicle thefts reported on South Side

The suspect took off in vehicles either left running or with the keys inside, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

McKinley Park

Death of teen shot in McKinley Park ruled accidental: officials

The 16-year-old was struck in the abdomen and pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital.

By Sun-Times Wire

A teen was shot and killed in McKinley Park

Crime

Boy, 16, fatally shot in McKinley Park

He was struck in the abdomen and pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital.

By Sun-Times Wire

News

Boy, 16, missing from McKinley Park since February: police

Axel Benetez was last seen Feb. 27 in the 3400 block of South Hermitage Avenue.

By Sun-Times Wire

Chicago

Chicago firefighter hurt in McKinley Park extra-alarm blaze

Crews arrived to find heavy fire on the second floor and some roofing fell on one of the responding firefighters, Velez said. He was taken to Stroger Hospital, where his condition was stabilized.

By Sun-Times Wire

A teen boy was shot July 10, 2020, in West Garfield Park.

Crime

Woman shot while riding in vehicle in McKinley Park

She was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition with a gunshot wound to the side of her face, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

News

Man last seen in Joliet boarding train to Chicago found dead

He was found about 7 a.m. Dec. 10, 2019, in the 3600 block of South Archer Avenue and pronounced at the scene.

By Sun-Times Wire

Police are warning residents about a series of thefts of vehicles since January on the South and Southwest sides, including in the 4600 block of South Wood Street.

Crime

Thieves target vehicles left running on South, Southwest sides

No suspect description was available, according to police.

By Sun-Times Wire

A Chicago police star on a wall at headquarters.

Crime

Homes, garages burglarized in McKinley Park: police

The burglaries happened at all hours of the day between Dec. 30 and Jan. 4, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

News

Girl missing from McKinley Park: police

Ashley Williams, 16, was last seen Saturday in the 3300 block of South Leavitt Street.

By Sun-Times Wire

Five catalytic converter thefts have been reported in Feb. 2020 in West Pullman on the Far South Side.

News

Catalytic converter thefts reported in Southwest Side neighborhoods: police

In each incident someone removed catalytic converters from parked vehicles in residential areas, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

A woman was found stabbed to death March 9. 2020 in Chatham.

Crime

2 shot in vehicle in McKinley Park

A 17-year-old boy and 27-year-old man were both hospitalized at Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition, police said.

By Carly Behm