Memorial Day Parade in McKinley Park continues

The 50-year-old Memorial Day Parade in McKinley Park continued today thanks to the American Legion William McKinley Post #231. A few of the blocks in the community put up Flags …

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This Memorial Day remember and honor all who have served and sacrificed for our Freedom

In Flanders Fields by Fields by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. Spread the loveTweet

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Parades in Bridgeport and McKinley Park have been taking place for over 117 years.

Bridgeport and McKinley Park have a long history of hosting parades. For over 117 years, these two neighborhoods have been the site of many community celebrations. From Memorial Day parades …

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Perspective

1904 picture of children in front of the Holden School in Bridgeport. 1104 West 31st “Imagine you were born in 1900. On your 14th birthday, World War I starts, and …

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McKinley Park: Home to the Official Geographic Center of Chicago

A lot of neighborhoods would like to claim they represent the center of Chicago, but there can be only one official geographic center of Chicago. In 1979, Mayor Michael Bilandic …

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