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Honorary Renaming of West Arthington Street to “Honorable Dr. Dennis Deer Way” from Central Park Avenue to Homan Street

  • When: 2025/04/16
  • Address: West Arthington Street, between Central Park Avenue and Homan Street, Chicago, IL
  • City: Chicago
  • State: IL
  • Category: Infrastructure Development
  • Subcategory: Transportation

The Chicago City Council adopted an ordinance to designate the west side of West Arthington Street between Central Park Avenue and Homan Street as “Honorable Dr. Dennis Deer 2nd District Cook County Commissioner Way.” Under Section 2-8-040 of the Municipal Code, the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation is directed to install and standardize honorary street name signage along this block. The measure recognizes Dr. Dennis Deer’s decades of public service and leadership as Cook County Commissioner representing the 2nd District. The ordinance was unanimously approved by the City Council following a favorable report from the Transportation and Public Way Committee chaired by Alderman Gregory I. Mitchell. Honorary street signs will be mounted below existing street blades. The designation takes effect upon passage and publication, ensuring timely recognition of Dr. Deer’s legacy. No changes to road use or jurisdiction occur—this is purely an honorary designation.

Source

Applicant - Monique L. Scott


Ownership - City of Chicago