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Mateo Zastro

Linda Zabors

Mateo Zastro was 3-years old when his mother’s car was caught in gunfire from a nearby road rage incident. He was the only one of the passengers, including his mother and 3 siblings, who were hit.


Honorary Mateo Zastro WAY

South Kildare Avenue between 6800 and 6900

 

Approved: July 2023

Ward: 23
Alderman: Silvana Tabares
Neighborhood: West Lawn

d. September 30, 2022. Age 3


Source

20231203S

https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2024/04/01/chicago-police-3-year-old-boy-killed-mateo-zastro-grief-unsolved-slaying-city-hall-west-lawn-crime

https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2022/9/30/23381543/3-year-old-boy-shot-killed-west-lawn-drive-by-marquette-kenneth-mateo-zastro-chicago

CFD Terrence Collins Way

Linda Zabors

Terrence Collins was a retired Battalion Chief in the Chicago Fire Department. He had a 37-year career as a firefighter. He was always willing be of service and to help someone in need. He was awarded the highest honor awarded by the City of Chicago, the Lambert Tree Medal in 1981 for saving the lives of two children from a fire.

Alumni
St. Gabriel’s Elementary School
Tilden High School

Veteran: Navy, airplane mechanic

Awards: Lambert Tree Medal from the City of Chicago


Honorary CFD Battalion Chief Terrence Collins Way

5700 South Nordica Avenue

 

Approved: October 2020

Ward: 23
Alderman: Tabares
Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge

Revised: November 2020

b. March 4, 1943
d. August 2, 2020. Age 77


Isabel Lopez

Linda Zabors

Isa, Isabel Lopez, was a teenager and dancer who died from cancer. Her image was featured in a national awareness campaign for the American Cancer Society.

Alumni
Byrne Elementary School
Queen of Peace High School
St. Lawrence High School


Honorary Isabel Lopez Way

5200 South Rutherford Avenue

 

Approved: 2018

Ward: 23
Alderman: Silvana Tabares
Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge

Dedicated: September 20, 2019

b. February 13, 2000
d. September 2017