Matthew O'Shea

The year was marked by a police shooting, a series of protests, a proposed school overhaul and more.

"The Secret Life of Pets" and "Pete's Dragon" will be shown Wednesday at the Beverly Arts Center.

The event will also include holiday music and cookie decorating at 11505 S. Western Ave.

Donald Leib, of Mount Greenwood, faces up to 6 years in prison for the violation, Ald. Matt O'Shea says.

The youth tourney will be held at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences in Mount Greenwood.

The eighth annual 5K run and family walk will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in North Beverly.

The protests at 111th and Kedzie came in the wake of a police shooting that stirred racial tensions.

Activists plan to protest from 2-4 p.m., and some residents are hoping to find common ground Sunday.

Racial unrest surfaced Nov. 5 after the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old black man in Mount Greenwood.

The Rev. Thomas Conde of St. Christina Parish led a prayer vigil Saturday night in Mount Greenwood.

Black Lives Matter Youth originally planned to protest Friday, but also canceled due to safety concerns.

Ald. Matt O'Shea said he's aware of rumors regarding retaliation and is working with Chicago Police.

Overstreet was asked late Wednesday to shed his interim title and become the new principal of Kellogg.

Keller's building won't be used to solve overcrowding at Mount Greenwood elementary, the official said.

The candidates all participated in a forum Friday night at the school at 9241 S. Leavitt St. in Beverly.