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Ald. Ray Lopez
Coverage of Ald. Ray Lopez in the Nexus archive.
- Ald. Ray Lopez to propose renaming Northerly Island in honor of Pope Leo XIV
Ald. Ray Lopez proposes renaming Northerly Island to Pope Leo XIV Northerly Island. The proposal aims to honor Pope Leo XIV by changing the name of the island.
- Ald. Ray Lopez proposes renaming Northerly Island 'Pope Leo XIV Northerly Island'
Ald. Ray Lopez proposes renaming Northerly Island to honor Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, as part of a tribute initiated by Mayor Brandon Johnson. The underutilized lakefront area, formerly Meigs Field, is suggested for repurposing to celebrate the pope's legacy and enhance community use.