April 16, 2014
3rd Ward Ald. Pat Dowell would like to have Buckhorn Park named in honor of Hadiya Pendleton, who's death last year, placed national spotlight on Chicago's gun violence.
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Third Ward Ald. Dowell Wants Area Park Named in Honor of Hadiya Pendleton
Third Ward Ald. Pat Dowell and the Chicago Park District are moving forward on the planned expansion of Buckhorn Park located at 4347 S. Calumet St, with a proposal to rename the park in honor of Hadiya Pendleton, who was shot and killed last year while standing with friends in nearby Harsh Park, 4458-70 S. Oakenwald after taking her final exams. Hadiya was only 15-years old.