Jones Prep Enrollment Expansion

Emanuel lauds Jones Prep expansion, alderman asks for new local high school The mayor's plan will increase the total student population at Jones from 900 to 1,700 by 2016. Jones will add programs focusing on pre-engineering and pre-law, and neighborhood residents will be given first shot at those 300 seats, according to a city news release.

Polar Adventure At Northerly Island

POLAR ADVENTURE DAYS at NORTHERLY ISLAND Saturdays Jan 19th and Feb 16th Noon - 4 p.m. See Siberian huskies, wolves and other live animals Enjoy music from the Old Town School of Folk Music Explore the island on snowshoes (if there's snow) Make a nature-inspired winter craft Encounter birds of prey from Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Sip hot cocoa while strolling across the prairie Take a bird hike led by Wendy Paulson, co-sponsored by Audubon Chicago, Openlands & The Field Museum