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Lafayette Parents, Teachers Make Pleas to Save School

Humboldt Park school closing meetings wrapped up over the weekend with more testimony from parents.

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Clara Barton School 'Turnaround' Tag Angers Principal, Parents

A mandatory shuffle of school staff prompted Auburn Gresham community bus trip to CPS board meeting.

CPS Closings: Public Meeting Set on Stewart, Stockton Closures

Two community meetings and one formal public hearing have been scheduled for April.

Benjamin Mays Academy to Move into Banneker Elementary

Banneker Elementary would close, assuming Mays Academy's name.

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Chicago Cop by Night but School Principal by Day

A newly hired elementary principal said he still plans to keep his job as a Chicago police officer.

Seven Pershing Network Schools on CPS List for Potential Closings

Controversial list released by school district includes seven Southwest Side elementary schools.

Two Aldermen Open to New High School But Raise Questions About Proposal

But Chicago Public Schools cannot afford to build "Central City H.S." from scratch, one alderman said.

Don't Close Stockton School, Teacher's Blog Urges

Untenured teacher writes against closing Uptown school despite fears he's risking his job.

CPS: Renovations At Underutilized Uptown Schools Would Cost About $34M

Officials said the district needs to save space and money — and that underutilized schools are key.

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Top Stories

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.