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South Loop School Should Close, Be Converted To New High School, CPS Says

The controversial closure of National Teachers Academy for a high school is moving forward.

Mini Ferris Wheel Mocks Rahm, Rips Plan To Close South Loop School

Supporters of the National Teachers Academy plan to bring the wheel to the Bud Billiken Parade Saturday.

Closing Majority-Black South Loop School Is Good For Integration, Ald. Says

Ald. Pat Dowell said CPS' plan to close and convert the high school will lead to more diversity.

South Loop School Would Close, Be Converted To High School 'Gradually': CPS

CPS has tweaked its message on closing National Teachers Academy and converting it to a high school.

Don't Close Our School For New South Loop High School, Parents Warn CPS

Parents came out to support National Teachers Academy, which would be turned into the new high school.

CPS to Pitch New South Loop High School To Wary Neighbors

National Teachers Academy would be converted to a high school under the plan, irking academy parents.

A New South Loop High School? Teachers Academy Could Be Converted Amid Boom

A conversion would be good news to many South Loop parents, but not the ones losing their grade school.

New South Loop School Getting $50 Million In TIF Cash Instead Of $9 Million

The new Downtown school was originally slated to received $9 million in tax increment financing.

Successful South Side Businesses Offering Tips To Help Others Succeed

The 3rd Ward will host an entrepreneurship workshop for small businesses on Saturday.

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

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

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.