The City Council of Chicago approved an ordinance directing the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation to install honorary street name signs at 3400 N Long Avenue designating it as “John William McNair Way.” The measure was passed at the City Council meeting on March 12, 2025, pursuant to section 2-8-040 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, which governs honorary street name designations. The ordinance formalizes community recognition of John William McNair’s contributions by installing signage at the location, while preserving the existing official street name. No changes to traffic patterns, road dimensions, or naming conventions were authorized beyond the honorary designation. The Department of Transportation is tasked with the production, placement, and maintenance of the new signage at the designated site. Funding for the honorary signage will be drawn from the city’s existing transportation sign program. Installation will follow standard sign placement protocols to ensure visibility and compliance with city standards. The designation takes effect immediately upon installation of the signage, preserving John William McNair’s legacy within the community.