Clissold Elementary School

Most of the schools in the 19th Ward maintained their ratings in the latest CPS evaluations.

Representatives from six area schools gathered Tuesday for a meeting of Moms of Preschoolers.

Jim Cornelison sang the national anthem at the event that raised money for Hockey On Your Block.

Lizzie G is a lifelong Morgan Park resident who first picked up a microphone at age 11.

A dozen schools from the 19th Ward formed running clubs last year and participated in the Ridge Run 5K.

Molly Thompson and Lauren Paul founded the campaign and visited with 160 girls in Morgan Park Tuesday.

Morgan Park High School and Esmond Elementary saw the deepest cuts among 19th Ward public schools.

The effort seeks $5,000 for the Griffin family, which saw their home consumed by fire Friday afternoon.

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

The ratings show two schools fell, four schools improved and five others in the 19th Ward held steady.

There's been a principal swap at Cassell and Kellogg, a foal is expected at the Ag School and more.

Jim Sonntag's wife thanked supporters and said the charges against her husband are "bogus."

Principal Sean McNichols said Tuesday the school won't lose any staff in the latest round of cuts.

The Kennedy Park Little League also has a Fintan, Finnbhar and another Finegan.

A Chicago Police Department spokeswoman said early Friday morning that Derek had been found.