Swift Elementary School

Grab some locally made pumpkin marshmallows or paint your own ceramic jack-o'-lantern this weekend.

A longtime resident, youth group leader and Chicago police officer were honored for their dedication.

The annual community-driven events occur at four locations across Rogers Park, West Ridge and Edgewater.

Sixty-five languages are spoken at Edgewater's Swift Elementary — a safe haven for immigrant families.

Here's where you can get your own sign.

One school said "every new dollar cut" would "directly" affect classes, including losing more teachers.

Police and neighbors meet up for games, peace marches and other events in the neighborhood.   

Between running school groups and running her own business, Ally Brisbin is no stranger to Edgewater.

Senn senior Shayann Siddiqui, 18, was recently awarded a paid scholarship and trip to Washington, D.C. 

Ald. Harry Osterman said he planned to invite Gov. Bruce Rauner to come visit his community's schools.

The 4th Annual Pivot Arts Festival will take place at various locations from June 2 through June 12.

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

"We all can get better at being a man ... we all fall down. But we can still get up and do better."

"I've seen the error of my ways," Ald. Osterman said, reversing his position on an elected school board.

The only school not to be labled Level 1 was Mather High School, who still received a "good" rating.