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Senn Recognized As A 'Democracy School' For Civic Work

Students learn "rights, responsibilities and tensions inherent in living in a constitutional democracy."

Edgewater Parents To Thank For $800K Renovation At Community's Largest Park

Local families "demanded" the popular park get major facelift — and they got it.

Senn's Historic Pool Getting Repairs; Could Open To Community For Lessons

Senn High School's pool was one of the first two built in the city, with a hope all students could swim.

Rogers Park, Edgewater Schools Losing 28 CPS Teachers, 21 Support Staff

Schools on the Far North Side will lose at least 49 teaching and non-teaching positions amid new cuts.

Edgewater Thriving More Than Ever, Ald. Osterman Says, But Challenges Ahead

Osterman said the community will have to "fight" to sustain the gains of the last 40 years.

11 CPS Principals Say 'We're Not Crying Wolf' On Budget Crisis

"My teachers are super, but they're not super-human," one North Side principal said Wednesday evening.

Mary Beck Chosen As Senn's New Principal

"From here, we're only going to continue to build a strong culture, and strong community," Beck said.

Senn Principal Candidates Vow To Rebuild Trust With Students, Parents

"[Students] are going to be taken care of, they're going to be loved," said interim Principal Mary Beck.

Meet Senn High School's Principal Candidates At Forum Monday

Interim Principal Mary Beck will answer questions alongside Jason Siegellak and Kevin Gallick.

Senn High Gets New Principal in Wake of Removal, Resignation of Last Leader

Mary Beck's online resumé shows experience in charters, magnet programs and neighborhood high schools.

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.