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Englewood Aldermen Split on Value of Whole Foods

Thompson said it's a "wonderful opportunity" while Foulkes asked, " Who is going to pay $10 for chicken?"

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Goodlow Elementary Parents Pull Kids From Last Weeks of School in Protest

As many as one-third of students stay home after decision to hand school over to Earle Elementary.

Englewood Pastors to Honor Youths at 20th Annual Prayer Breakfast

The June 8 ceremony will celebrate the positive aspects of the community at Greater Salem Baptist Church.

Yale Closure Prompts Safety Concerns by Parents

Elihu Yale Elementary parents said closing the school jeopardizes their children's safety.

Englewood Salon Owner Wants to Open Hair-Braiding School

Demetria Hayden, wife of an Englewood pastor, said her school would be Chicago's first.

West Englewood »

Goodlow Magnet to Close and Be Replaced By Earle Elementary: Ald. Foulkes

Miles Davis remained open, as will O'Toole, which will share its building with a charter school.

Parents Say Lack of Bus Service Makes it Hard to Attend Miles Davis School

Five years after the magnet academy opened in Englewood, it now faces closure because of low enrollment.

Englewood Aldermen Offer Solutions to Violence

“Violence is a cancer destroying our youth and communities," said Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd).

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.