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The event was in Hermosa but involved wards representing Logan Square and other neighborhoods.

The century-old McKinley Park school is closing due to financial woes, officials said.

One resident even proposed making Beacon Avenue a one-way street.

Two eighth-graders at Courtenay School are behind a benefit game that pits staff versus students.

The land near Rosehill Cemetery could contain artifacts that are thousands of years old.

Edgebrook resident Elyse Mach has taught more than 9,000 students at Northeastern Illinois University.

Weeding-out process "like some sick form of 'Hunger Games,'" community activist charged.

Carrot sticks instead of candy corn and dance parties instead of cupcakes are just some of the changes.

Parents, teachers and activists filled a church gymnasium to talk about school closures.

A new engineering-and-business program wants to inspire students to create their own careers one day.

Blair Brettschneider, 23, started nonprofit GirlForward with $2,000 and a goal to help young refugees.

L&L Academy and Preschool  is opening a second location at Belmont and Seminary.