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Neighborhood Schools Can Be A Top Choice for Families, Aldermen Say

The aldermen will pool resources to bolster Amundsen and Lake View high schools.

McPherson and Ravenswood Break Ground on New Outdoor Campuses

The elementary schools will have more green space and new playgrounds come fall.

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Ravenswood Mariano's Developer Donates $350k to Neighborhood Schools

Audubon, McPherson, Ravenswood and Waters elementary schools will receive $50,000 to $100,000 each.

Ravenswood Elementary Names New Principal

Nate Manaen was tapped to lead the performing and fine arts magnet school.

Mayor Announces $350k for Ravenswood School's Green Playground

Funds come on top of $1.2 million in state and local contributions.

Adult Dodgeball Tournament Puts the Fun in Fundraising

Grown-ups channeled their inner child while raising money for Ravenswood Elementary School.

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Girls Softball Creates Fast-Pitch Sisterhood for Little Leaguers

League that formed as an alternative to baseball gets girls off the bench and out of their shells.

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Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.