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Meet The New Principals At Lakeview Schools

Four neighborhood schools see new leadership this year.

Lincoln Square »

Fresh Faces, Fresh Ideas And Fresh Paint To Greet Students On First Day

Changes big and small will greet students when they return to school on Tuesday.

Washington Park »

433 Golden Shoes to Symbolize Chicago Violence Victims at Peace Fest

KLEO Center is looking for shoe donations for its Peace Fest and Back to School Rally on Saturday.

North Center »

Help Fill Kids' Backpacks During 47th Ward School Supply Drive

Donate paper, pencils and more to be distributed to needy students in the 47th Ward.

McKinley Park »

Upcoming McKinley Park Farmer's Market a 'Trial' for Next Spring

The 12th Ward office is adding a farmer's market to its annual back to school fair.

Lincoln Square »

School Supply Drive Underway to Benefit Needy Students in 47th Ward

The 47th Ward office is collecting school supplies to help needy families with this annual expense.

Garfield Park »

Ald. Ervin Hosts Back-to-School Parade, Celebration

Annual Back to School Parade and Picnic draws students and politicians to West Garfield Park.

Rahm, Barbara Byrd-Bennett Kick Off Back-to-School Campaign in Uptown

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

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.