Portage Park Elementary School

Water at more than 55 schools throughout the city has tested positive for lead, officials said. 

Natalie Correa invented a hands-free umbrella after getting soaked while walking her dog.

The ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. May 27 at Portage Park, 4100 N. Long Ave.

Teachers at the Far Northwest Side school raised $9,000 to send the team to Washington, D.C.

The five students from Portage Park Elementary are less than $1,000 away from raising enough money.

Local school councils hire and evaluate school principals, among other duties. 

Parents held petition drive, letter-writing campaign to ask the mayor to cool Portage Park Elementary.

The Shakespearean classic will come to life at 3 p.m. Wednesday and 7 p.m. Thursday, organizers said.

Several other Far Northwest Side schools saw their budgets decrease, while some had increases.

The parent group is working to raise $30,000 to buy iPads for the students at Portage Park elementary.

Sponsored by Ald. John Arena, the April 25 health fair will offer screenings and fitness activities.

The festival will benefit Portage Park Elementary School, organizers said.

Parents held a petition drive and letter-writing campaign to ask the mayor to cool down the school.

The designation frees up grants, loans and tax credits for homeowners making renovations.

Portage Park Elementary School had been bracing for a $400,000 budget cut.