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CPS officials cut $46M from schools across the city as they scrambled to help fill a $215M budget hole.
LaSalle Language Academy took the biggest hit north of North Avenue — 1.34 percent of its budget.
Here's a school-by-school breakdown of the midyear cuts announced Monday.
Another $5 million set aside for training and $18 million earmarked for charters will also be frozen.
More cuts could be on the way after Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed $215 million CPS had been counting on.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the schools CEO has his "complete confidence" despite the union vote.
The program took off at Beverly's Barnard Elementary last year and brings volunteers into the classroom.
The neighborhood high school is especially targeting students in Lincoln Park.
The new campus may draw even more students from an already underenrolled school, teachers said.
Cherron Byrd-Smith's illustrated children's book aims to promote a positive self image.
Teacher Jenny Vincent is leading the only group from a CPS neighborhood school to attend the ceremony.
Na'imah Johnson of Beverly is known for her red velvet cakes and will host a watch party Feb. 9.
Other improvements include turf fields at Schurz High School and Farnsworth Elementary School.
The Museum of Contemporary Art is sending professional artists to set up shop at neighborhood schools.
A Chicago police officer has been charged with having a sexual relationship with an underage girl.
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And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.
For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.
Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.
The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.
The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.
We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.
Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.
Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.
The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.
"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.
About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.