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Booming Humboldt Park Needs New Neighborhood School, Moreno Says

The plan also includes housing for teachers and a community center at the former Von Humboldt school.

Trash Bin Overflows With Beer Cans Near Closed School, Alderman Blasts CPS

The alderman tweeted a photo of an overflowing trash bin outside of closed Stewart Elementary School.

'Persons of Interest' Questioned in Drake School iPad Thefts, Police Say

Some of the equipment has been recovered, a CPS spokeswoman said.

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Parents Gather at Lafayette to Complain About Enrolling Kids in New Schools

Parents from several closing schools congregated Monday morning at Lafayette Elementary School.

CPS Closings: Board Votes To Close 50 Chicago Schools

FULL LIST: 50 schools closed, four spared after Chicago Board of Education vote.

CPS School Closings: Protesters Block City Hall Elevators, Rally Outside

"We are not going down without a fight," CPS student Asean Johnson, 9, said at the Monday protest.

Brother Raymond Pushes For Peace, Redemption Amid School Closing Fears

MARK KONKOL: Cabrini missionary Jim Fogarty thinks reformed gang members could make walk to school safe.

Blood On Mayor's Hands? Rahm Accepts School-Closing Responsibility

Mayor Emanuel says school closings aim to keep more African-American male CPS students from dropping out.

Independent Review Finds Three Bronzeville Schools Should Not Close

CPS hearing officers found problems with plans to close Overton, Mayo and Williams elementary schools.

Rahm Hears Manierre Closing Fears, Says He Won't Sacrifice Bright Futures

But Emanuel "couldn’t care less about these poor little black ghetto children," one parent said.

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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.