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Teachers Who Joined Courtenay After Merger Allege 'Unfair' Evaluations

Some former Stockton teachers at the Uptown school said they don't feel supported by the administration.

iPads Missing From 'Welcoming School' Courtenay

Students no longer have access to the iPads for lessons after the dozen tablets went missing.

Courtenay School Council Votes 'Yes' on Budget at Contentious Meeting

Critics wanted the LSC to follow the example of rebellious Blaine Elementary and "fight."

Courtenay School Seeks $25,000 Grant for 'Peer Court' Program

Some people in the school community had complained of issues with safety and student misconduct.

'War Zone' No More? Courtenay Beefs Up Security, Plans Anti-Bully Campaign

Members of the school community said they were looking to move past internal tensions and find solutions.

'War Zone' Described at Uptown School After Courtenay, Stockton Merger

"A clash of school cultures" has led to sometimes violent student outbursts, parents said.

CPS Closings: Courtenay, Stockton to Merge Under Courtenay's Name

School will exist in name only as students and staff move to Stockton campus in Uptown.

CPS School Closings: Courtenay Community Divided Over Merger With Stockton

As some prepare for the inevitable transition, others strive to maintain the status quo.

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.