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Catalytic Converter Thefts Inspire Deterrents From Police, 12th Ward Program
CatGuard labels, steering wheel locks and pink paint were among deterrents provided for drivers at an event sponsored by the 12th Ward and the Chicago Police Department's 9th District.
- CatGuard labels, steering wheel locks and pink paint were among deterrents provided to drivers.
- Event comes amidst a surge in thefts of catalytic converters.
- Chicago Police Department's 9th District officers, alderwoman, mechanics help distribute and apply deterrents.
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Development Teams Pitch Visions for Central Manufacturing District Properties
Film production or housing and businesses are among the competing visions presented by RFP finalists at a Chicago Department of Planning and Development community meeting.
- Competing redevelopment proposals include film studio use, housing and businesses.
- Community meeting from Chicago's Department of Planning and Development hosts proposals and Q&A.
- Submit your feedback about the proposals via an online scorecard; a finalist gets picked in April 2023.
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Mental Health Clinic Opening at Former Catholic Church Properties
The Pilsen Wellness Center is opening its newest clinic on April 3, 2023, at the former Our Lady of Good Counsel Church and adjacent properties at 3528 S. Hermitage Ave. in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood.
- Pilsen Wellness Center to open newest clinic on April 3, 2023, at former Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.
- Center will focus on counseling and substance abuse prevention services.
- Properties purchased from Archdiocese of Chicago include mid-century modern building at South Hermitage Avenue and West 36th Street.
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Literacy Center Add Tutors, Gets Set for More Volunteer Training
Critically needed help for adult English language learners got a shot in the arm with two new tutors joining Aquinas Literacy Center, which has another tutor training session set for this Saturday, March 4.
- Two new tutors join volunteer corps at Aquinas Literacy Center in the McKinley Park neighborhood.
- More than 30 adults are still on the waiting list to get help learning English, associate director says.
- Another tutor training session set for this Saturday, March 4, at the literacy center.
Read more: Literacy Center Add Tutors, Gets Set for More Volunteer Training
Planning Department Sets Date for Pershing Road Development Presentations
A community meeting to present and discuss development proposals for a massive Central Manufacturing District warehouse and adjacent city-owned property is set for Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
- Department of Planning and Development targets March 7, 2023, for community meeting on Central Manufacturing District development.
- Teams for top three proposals to a City of Chicago RFP will present their projects, answer questions.
- Meeting venue is yet to be announced, but will be soon, planning department says.
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