Midway Rink Hours & Skating Programs
The Midway skating season is well underway and the schedule is attached below. In addition to the daily skating programs there are free skating lessons available for kids twice weekly
“From the Midway”: A Chicago Tribune Podcast Series about the World’s Fair
If you haven’t yet, check out the Chicago Tribune’s four-part podcast series on the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition to hear more about the fair’s legacy. Produced in honor of the
MPAC 2019 Officer Elections: November 14
Results from MPAC officer elections, which were held at the November monthly meeting on 11/14/18, as announced below. The previous slate of officers will continue to represent MPAC in 2019:
MPAC Bylaws
The Midway Plaisance Advisory Council’s current bylaws were adopted on 9/12/18. MPAC bylaws – adopted 9.12.18
2018: Monthly Meetings Notes
Below are the official notes from the 2018 monthly meetings to date including: January, April-June, and August-October as reviewed and approved by MPAC members. The March and July meetings were
June Events
Upcoming Midway events! Please visit the Events page for additional details. JUNE 6/13/18 (Wed) 6-6:45pm. MPAC Committee Meeting: 2000 Framework Plan. Committee members will share findings regarding the status of
February Events
Upcoming Midway events! Please visit the Events page for additional details. FEBRUARY 1/8-2/21/18 (Mondays) 6-7pm. Free skating lessons for kids! Rental fees included, bring your own helmet. Lessons courtesy of
Notes from December Meeting – 12/13/17
Highlights from the December meeting (12/13/17) include: *The ice rink is open! Schedule is posted in the field house. *UofC students will provide free ice skating lessons to kids on
University of Chicago faculty speak up regarding OPC
More than 150 faculty members from the University of Chicago in Hyde Park signed a letter expressing concerns about the Obama Presidential Center’s building plans and supporting the voices of
January Events
Upcoming Midway events! Please visit the Events page for additional details. JANUARY 1/8-2/26/18 (Mondays) 6-7pm. Free skating lessons for kids! Rental fees included, bring your own helmet. Lessons courtesy of