CHICAGO, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Planner Richey Madison has joined the Chicago office of DLR Group.

By Brian Wallace School's capacity needs to expand A new gymnasium, library and cafeteria and a new entrance with an off-street student drop-off area are among the upgrades being considered for Wharton Elementary School.

By Brian Wallace Washington is first in line A central courtyard, a new gymnasium or library and a new wing of classrooms are among the upgrades recommended for Washington Elementary School by a group of teachers, administrators and parents who met Wednesday to discuss the school's future.

School District of Lancaster residents are invited to a public meeting on the proposed $150 million renovation of city schools. The public forum is scheduled for 6:30 tonight at Fulton Elementary School.

By Brian Wallace To be in 5 phases Architects hired to develop a master plan for renovating or replacing aging School District of Lancaster buildings say construction on as many as three schools could begin by next summer.