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Tiny Superheroes Keep Halloween Safe At Pilsen School [PHOTOS]

Superman and Batman were popular costumes at Orozco Community Academy.

Check Out These Adorable Photos From the First Day of School in Pilsen

Donning uniforms and big smiles, 600 students returned to school at Orozco Community Academy Tuesday.

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West Loop, Pilsen Schools Brace For Change Ahead of New School Year

New principals, dress codes and school expansions will change public schools on the Near West Side.

Pilsen Principal Pulls Mexican National Anthem, Parents Protest Changes

A uniform update and other cultural changes have some calling the new Orozco principal "a dictator."

Pilsen School Put on Lockdown After Shots Fired During Recess Thursday

About 50 kids were playing on the Orozco playground, but no students were injured, the principal said.

This Halloween, Queen Elsa Still Reigns in Pilsen [PHOTOS]

Frida Kahlo, Cleopatra and zombies also seen at Orozco Academy, where even the principal was a minion.

Pilsen Students Star in Hilarious New Rap Video on School Rules

Set to the tune of Macklemore's "Thrift Shop," Orozco students and staff crafted the original song.

Check Out These Adorable Photos From the First Day of School in Pilsen

Orozco Community Academy welcomed some tykes for their very first day of school Tuesday.

Orozco Elementary in Pilsen Names New Principal

The new hire comes after the Local School Council fired the school's principal in the fall.

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.