Brennemann School

The school at 4251 N. Clarendon Ave. held its graduation ceremony Friday.

CircEsteem helped Cornell Freeney escape trouble, now he's helping other Uptown kids do the same.

CPS has announced $46 million in mid-year budget cuts.

McCutcheon Elementary was able to save four special education positions by appealing CPS's decision.

John T. McCutcheon Elementary School and Joseph Brennemann Elementary School were given a Level 1+.

Friends of the 46th Ward Schools said families "can use all of the help they can get."

Lydia Diaz has "unwavering commitment and dedication" to her students, the school's principal said.

North Side Action for Justice is urging parents to keep students out of school Wednesday.

Even with mixed feelings over closures, students reported a positive first-day experience.

Weekly events are designed to boost first-day school attendance on Aug. 26, schools CEO said.

The supplies will be distributed to underprivileged children at five area schools.

Two community meetings and one formal public hearing have been scheduled for April.

Schools in Uptown, Andersonville and Ravenswood face big changes under the CPS school-closing plan.

Officials said the district needs to save space and money — and that underutilized schools are key.

Alderman says "tough decisions" are ahead to address high vacancy rates in area schools.