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New Field's New Principal Takes The Reins: 'No Place I'd Rather Be'

Longtime staffer Conrey Callahan wanted to be the principal "because the community has stolen my heart."

New Field Principal Leaving CPS At School Year's End In 'Bittersweet' Move

Carlos Patiño said it's been a long road with Chicago Public Schools, but he will miss Rogers Park.

Parents Warm To School Merger Plan But Want More Details, Money

Ald. Joe Moore said his idea would need to be presented at the Oct. 26 Board of Education meeting.

New Field Elementary To Welcome Inaugural Fourth-Grade Class Come Fall

Under the plan, nearby Eugene Field Elementary School would lose its fourth grade.

CPS Tells Rogers Park Parents Changes Ahead For 4th Grade

Under a new plan, the fourth grade would be moved from Eugene Field School to New Field School.

Rogers Park Principals Warn Against Cuts: 'We're Fighting For Our Children'

One principal said the possible school budget reductions "will cut off our life source."

Another Charter School Is Eyeing St. Jerome's Building in Rogers Park

Youth Connection Charter Schools' request comes after the community successfully blocked Noble in 2015.

Reading, Math Budgets Slashed, But No Staff Lost at New Field Elementary

Principal Carlos Patiño said the school could handle mid-year CPS cuts, "but it leaves us very thin."

New Field Principal Takes One-Month 'Leave of Absence'

Acting Principal Carlos Patino said he "fully" expects Susan Kilbane to return to her post.

Top Stories

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.