Rogers Park

Students happy to be back in the classroom at Kilmer

Confirmed cases of swine flu in Chicago and the state continue to rise, as Chicago Public Schools officials declare Kilmer Elementary open. It was closed last week after a 12-year-old student came down with swine flu symptoms.

6 months ago | Alex Parker

Cops: Effort to curb Sullivan High School violence a success

In response to an uptick in gang-related incidents, police and school officials recently changed dismissal procedures and began an effort to keep suspended students away from campus.

6 months ago | Emma Jackson

Nine swine flu cases in Illinois, with five in Chicago

As the swine flu threat grows, city and state officials join in efforts to create awareness and prevent the virus from spreading. Schools are closely monitoring absentee rates.

6 months ago | Alex Parker

Loyola prof accused in sex harassment complaints resigns

Ceramics professor Brian Fiorentino resigned at the end of March after allegations surfaced. Loyola officials say they can't discuss specifics, but generally "will not tolerate sexual harassment."

7 months ago | Peter Sachs

Morse Theatre's future uncertain

The theater is closed until further notice while owners and managers hash out their differences.

7 months ago | Natasha Wasinski

CTA's Howard-station renovation complete

Three years after Chicago Transit Authority officials approved a $56.7 million contract for the project, officials say the only work left is to hang a few pieces of art.

7 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Heartland Cafe reopens after passing health inspection

The Rogers Park restaurant was closed by health inspectors after they found "critical" violations. After almost a week of rehabbing the restaurant from top-to-bottom, the cafe is open again.

7 months ago | Alex Parker

Heartland owners hope to open later this week

The Rogers Park restaurant was ordered shut last week by health inspectors. The owners have been working on a top-to-bottom renovation and hope to pass an inspection shortly.

7 months ago | Alex Parker

Rogers Park cafe closed after "critical" health code violations found

Chicago health inspectors found rodent feces, food kept at unsafe temperatures and mold in a Rogers Park restaurant today. Heartland Cafe was ordered to close and faces $1,500 in fines.

7 months ago | Alex Parker

Loyola students go to D.C. to ask for a greener nation

A group of 40 Loyola students takes a road trip to Washington, D.C., to join other young environmental activists in demanding green jobs and clean energy policies from the nation’s leadership.

8 months ago | Marian Wang

Diverse mix of people honor 'Mess Hall' cultural center

The people who use the Mess Hall Space in Rogers Park as a place to exchange art and ideas honor the space with a five-year birthday celebration with an eye toward the future.

8 months ago | Emma Jackson

Rogers Park theater set to close doors

The Morse Theatre, which opened four months ago and offered live music in Rogers Park, may close. Alderman Joe Moore is asking residents to support the establishment.

8 months ago | Natasha Wasinski

City Council OK's move of Math and Science school to Clark Street site

The Chicago Mathematics and Science Academy is moving to a new location on Clark Street following City Council approval. Administrators, faculty and students are excited about more space.

8 months ago | Natasha Wasinski

In Rogers Park, fighting adult illiteracy one on one

Literacy programs like the one at Howard Area Community Center in Rogers Park help immigrants for whom English is not a first language. The program helps improve the immigrants' communication skills.

9 months ago | Emma Jackson

Loyola expands green campus initiative

Marshall Eames is the university's first sustainability director, keeping tabs on dozens of efforts across campus to save energy and help the environment.

9 months ago | Peter Sachs

GEOFF DOUGHERTY, 07-09-2008

I'm more of an Andersonville man myself.

FRANK EDWARDS, 06-18-2008

Rogers Park. Best neighborhood in the city? I think so.