JoAnn Thompson

The annual event will have free food, entertainment, activities, yoga and more.

After the swearing in of the mayor and the City Council, Emanuel spoke out for the city's children.

The 16th Ward alderman died last month at age 58 just two weeks before the municipal election.

The alderman died at 58 just two weeks before last month's municipal election.

Voters came out on the South Side Tuesday.

Thompson, 58, suffered sudden heart failure Monday, her 16th Ward Office said.

Seven challengers under age 30 lead a new generation of politicians against "the same old same old."  

The two City Council members are among seven who have registered as candidates in the Englewood ward.

The new housing complex for veterans in Englewood also has tutoring for children and family counseling.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel will propose selling 322 Englewood properties in the "Large Lots" pilot program.

The Marquette site is the third alternative high school Ombudsman Chicago has opened in the city.  

The Local School Council at Earle STEM Elementary School in West Englewood will meet Thursday.

Two finalists, who were not named, are being considered for the vacant principal position.  

Local elected officials are expected to discuss community issues with Englewood residents.

Students eat vegetables from the school garden at least twice a week for lunch.