Lisa Nguyen

Reporter · Chicago, IL

With a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Journalism from Loyola University Chicago, Lisa Nguyen has dedicated her career to covering educational issues in the city. She has worked for WBEZ, focusing on local initiatives and reforms affecting Chicago schools.

3 stories from Lisa Nguyen in Springfield

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Baby dies after teen gives birth at Far South Side elementary school

CHICAGO — Authorities are investigating the death of a baby after a teen girl gave birth at an elementary school on the city's Far South Side on Wednesday, according to a report. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that the 15-year-old girl gave birth around 3 p.m. Wednesday at Aldridge Elementary...

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14-year-old charged after loaded gun brought to suburban school

YORKVILLE, Ill. — A 14-year-old is facing several charges after allegedly bringing a loaded gun to Yorkville High School Academy. On Tuesday after 1 p.m., staff at Yorkville High School Academy, which teaches freshman, were alerted by students that a fellow student may have a loaded gun. A staff...

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Best places to trick-or-treat in Chicagoland, according to Nextdoor

Looking for a place to take the kids trick-or-treating this Halloween? These Chicagoland neighborhoods are among the area’s top spots, according to Nextdoor.Chicago trick-or-treat spotsNextdoor’s Halloween Treat Map ranks 10 local neighborhoods for trick-or-treating.The list includes:Lester...

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