Chicago City Council passed an ordinance to honorarily designate the segment of 117th Street between South Ada Street and South Loomis Street as “Maple Park Way.” The change was approved unanimously and directs the Department of Transportation to install appropriate signage and update official records. The honorary designation commemorates the Maple Park subdivision, established in 1961 as one of the first planned communities for Black Americans during segregation, and bounded by 115th and 119th Streets between Ashland and Halsted. Maple Park served as a beacon for African-American veterans and professionals, providing housing opportunities when discriminatory practices barred their access elsewhere. The ordinance recognizes nearly sixty-four years of community heritage, celebrates intergenerational ties, and ensures the history of Maple Park remains visible. It takes effect upon passage and publication, with no changes to roadway maintenance or official street naming for postal purposes.