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Richard Carlson, 73, a professor emeritus at North Park University, died Saturday after a long battle with esophagael cancer. Carlson, a minister in the Evangelical Covenant Church, received his bachelors degree from North Park College in 1962. He received a doctor of divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary in 1975. Dr. Carlson had served as...

The Chicago Park District will convene a meeting tomorrow to discuss the Army Corps of Engineers progress on the design and implementation of the Horner Park Riverfront project. It has an ambitious plan that currently includes re-grading 2,600 feet of river bank, providing access to the shoreline, restoring approximately ten acres of Oak Savannah habitat and creating four vernal pool wetlands....

The Lane Tech prom has gained attention this week for the election of a female student as prom king. Ola Wolan is identified as the senior who won the election. Windy City Media reports Wolan ran against five straight boys, accepting their best wishes for an election win.   Read about Ola Wolan’s election...

Today, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and City departments involved in the city-wide effort to implement a safe and smooth transition for students attending Welcoming Schools next fall continued their weekly briefings and reported on their progress to date.   Mayor Rahm Emanuel has called on all City departments and agencies to work in tandem...

The Ravenswood Covenant Church will be opening its doors on Tuesdays through the summer for children from 6th through 12th grade the church announced on its home page. From 3-5P each Tuesday the church encourages neighborhood children to hang out, play games and be active, the site says. The church is located at Damen...

Waters Elementary is one of 10 finalists nationwide (and the only school in IL) eligible for a $75,000 Green School Makeover. Global Green (the sponsor) has narrowed down the field, and are now asking for the public to help them decide. It’s a quick vote – Waters is the first school listed. We could...

Following a flurry of discussion earlier this year, Illinois Rep. Deb Mell is again being discussed to replace her father, Ald. Dick Mell, in the 33rd Ward. News of the proposal has surfaced in two places, the Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Fran Spielman, who first revealed the idea in January, noted on Friday Deb...

Or so says the Lincoln Park Zoo. Check out their map of where animals roam. We’ve seen our share of backyard skunks in Northcenter.

Derrick Landini, owner of Animal Ark Veterinary Clinic in Avondale and also of Heal Veterinary Clinic located in North Center says pot may not be an answer for pets with cancer. Using medical marijuana as an appetite stimulant for pets could prevent vets from finding the source of animal anorexia, Landini told Medill. Medical marijuana...

Unlike the Congress, Chicago City Hall Aldermen depend on the analysis of the Mayor’s Office to make decisions. WMAQ has obtained questions put to the Mayor by Ald. Scott Waguespack regarding the parking meter deal.   Read Ald. Waguespack’s questions (pdf format embedded in web page)