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Most Noble Charter Schools Still Recruiting Students For Next Year

The Noble High School Fair will feature 10 of the network's schools on Saturday.

Grassroots Group's Seminars Aim to Delay New CPS Tests

The rollout of a new standardized test is getting rushed, critics say.

Teachers, Union Reps Question Bridgeport Charter School Plan

The teachers hoping to open an independent charter school in Bridgeport presented their plans.

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CPS Delays Posting of Charter School Proposals

Activists say they need the information to review the proposals, which will be voted on next month.

Principals, Parents Slam CPS Facilities Plan

The school district’s state-mandated plan has "no mission or vision," one activist said.

Ald. James Balcer: McClellan and Graham 'Should Not Close'

The alderman spoke out against local school closings, but questions linger before the final CPS forum.

Bridgeport Parents Plan Rally Before CPS Utilization Forum

Parents, activists planned to gather prior to start of CPS forum for Pershing Network schools.

'Flawed' CPS Data Leads to Uncertainty for Schools, Activists Say

Study of utilization of Chicago Public Schools buildings called "exaggerated" by education group.

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Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.