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Portage Park »

Charter Schools Presentation Panned as 'Dog and Pony Show'

Northwest Side residents say the two proposed schools will be built whether the community agrees or not.

Calumet Heights »

Magic Johnson Alternative H.S. Not a Good Idea Near Day Care, Alderman Says

Youths "struggling with issues" would be better off elsewhere in her 5th Ward, Leslie Hairston said.

Portage Park »

New Thorp Playground Still At Least Five Years Away

Parents have raised nearly $50,000 for a new playground, rain garden, running track and sports field.

Jefferson Park »

Beaubien Elementary School to Get New Playground

Construction is set to begin in the fall, Principal Michelle Ludford said.

'Seats Will Come Up from the Floor' at Swanky New Tribeca Flashpoint Space

The media school's founder hopes the new space will be used by students, film crews and Mayor Emanuel.

School Reaches Out to Neighborhood for Financial Support

As the percentage of students from low-income families declined, the school lost state and federal aid.

North Center »

Seniors Express Concern About Bus Service Cuts at Town Hall Meeting

Residents would rather talk about public transit and schools than the new city budget.

Von Steuben High School Achieves Level 1 Excellence Rating From CPS

Principal Pedro Alonso announced Von Steuben's upgraded standing at Wednesday night's LSC meeting.

Humboldt Park »

Teachers Raise Cash for Student Photo Project on Chicago Avenue

Two teachers have taken to Donors Choose for $900 to fund the project to get kids out exploring.

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.