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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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First Day of School: McPherson Prepares to Welcome Trumbull Students

"We will care for their children," McPherson teachers say as former Trumbull students enter a new school.

Lincoln Square »

McPherson to Welcome Trumbull's Autistic Students, Alderman Says

McPherson named as one of three welcoming schools for the shuttered Trumbull.

Roscoe Village »

Lane Tech Parents Petition for Security Cameras, Safety Measures

Parents are concerned that Lane Tech is the only CPS high school without security cameras.

Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center »

McPherson LSC Renews Principal's Contract, With Strings Attached

Principal Carmen Mendoza is being asked to improve communications and increase parental involvement.

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McPherson Forum Reveals Divide on Principal's Retention

The Local School Council invited public feedback on principal retention, with mixed results.

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.