ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team 
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 9:09PM
CHICAGO (WLS) — A Chicago alderman wants to honor Pope Leo by renaming a popular spot.
Ald. Ray Lopez wants to rename Northerly Island to Pope Leo XIV Northerly Island.
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He plans to introduce legislation on it to the Chicago City Council on Wednesday.
Pope Leo is a Dolton native and the first American to lead the Catholic Church.
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