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Disney II's Founding Principal Leaving For Central Office Job

Bogdana Chkoumbova is leaving Disney II Magnet for a job as a network chief within CPS central office.

Seven Schools Receive $2M In 'Breakthrough' Grants To Transform Learning

Schools will receive $280,000 each to implement innovative ways to personalize education.

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Get To Know LSC Candidates At Upcoming Forums; Elections In Two Weeks

A number of schools have Local School Council candidate forums in advance of upcoming elections.

Lucky CPS Kids Are Eating (Nutritious) Big Star Tacos for Lunch Today

It's part of the nonprofit Pilot Light program, in which gourmet chefs teach about health and food.

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Lane Tech, Roosevelt, Schurz Lose Nearly $1M Each Under CPS Budget Axe

District-wide, more than 400 schools were hit with a total of nearly $100 million in budget cuts.

CPS School Closings: Disney II Expansion Criticized by Neighborhood Schools

With overcrowding at neighborhood schools, residents questioned Disney II receiving scarce resources.

Disney II Magnet High School Applications Now Available

Disney II Magnet's high school expansion has 250 seats up for grabs in its freshman class.

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Eggstravaganzas Abound This Weekend

It's a big weekend for Easter egg hunts, and even dogs get in on the action.

CPS Closings: Public Meetings Set on Disney II, Marshall Sharing Building

Disney II expansion set to share space with Marshall Middle School. How will that work?

School Opening, Not Closing, the Hot Topic at Disney II Magnet

The expansion of Disney II through 12th grade was approved months ago, but school still lacks a building.

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.