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Chicago

May 08, 2013

CPS School Closings: Critics Again Tell Rahm to 'Walk the Walk'

Protesters converged on City Hall Wednesday morning.

McKinley Park

April 30, 2013

Charter School Slated for Vacant Factory Clears Zoning Hurdle

Already in seven states, the group survived a 7-3 zoning board vote and aims to open in McKinley Park.

Chicago

April 25, 2013

Aldermen Seek to Give Inspector General Subpoena Power, Full Independence

Addressing "an obvious conflict of interest," the Progressive Reform Caucus sought to empower city IG.

Wrigleyville

April 11, 2013

Did Rahm Send Severed Goat Head to Wrigley?

Emanuel's top spokeswoman defended the mayor, who only "sends dead fish," she said.

Downtown

April 09, 2013

Mental Health Advocates to Rahm: Reopen Shuttered City Clinics

Prostesters called for the reopening of six clinics that closed last year for budgetary reasons.

The Loop

March 28, 2013

Play It Again, Rev.: Jackson's Greatest Hits Resonate With Chicagoans

The civil rights icon's speech Wednesday sounded like a montage of everything he's ever stood for.

The Loop

March 28, 2013

CPS Closings Protest: 127 Issued Tickets After Thousands Jam Streets

"This is just the beginning of a long struggle," said one teacher in front of City Hall.

Englewood

March 27, 2013

Englewood Rail Yard Expansion Should Be Rejected by Aldermen, Group Urges

An Englewood organization is urging aldermen to oppose a rail yard expansion on the South Side.

Bronzeville

March 26, 2013

First Black Firefighters Museum Clears Hurdle

A 10-year lease to create a black firefighters museum was approved Monday by the city.

Chicago

March 25, 2013

Students March on City Hall, Call School Closings 'Racist,' Dangerous

Dozens of CPS students demanded a moratorium on school closings and an elected school board.

Chicago

March 22, 2013

Parents Protest CPS School Closures Outside City Hall

Community group Parents 4 Teachers held protests at City Hall and above expressways on school closings.

Bronzeville

March 18, 2013

Black Firefighters Museum Planned for Bronzeville Next Year

Retired firefighter hopes to open site highlighting the achievements of Chicago's black firefighters.

Chicago

March 16, 2013

Black Leaders Say Proposed Hiring Agreement Isn't Enough

A proposed hiring agreement for city construction jobs is not sitting well with everyone.

Chicago

March 14, 2013

High Cigarette Taxes Creating 'Black Market' in Chicago, Alderman Says

Ald. Jason Ervin called on the State of Illinois and Cook County to reduce their cigarette taxes.

Chicago

March 12, 2013

Progressive Aldermen Unite, Vow to End 'Business as Usual'

Nine aldermen formed the Progressive Reform Coalition to advance their issues in the City Council.